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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,927.69, 349,202.93 and 162,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,927.69, 349,202.93 and 162,322.71 is: 224,109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,927.69 : 349,202.93 = 162,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,927.69/349,202.93 = 162,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,927.69x = 349,202.93 × 162,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,927.69x = 56,683,565,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,565,125.93/252,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,109.76

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