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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,928.44, 349,203.96 and 162,323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,928.44, 349,203.96 and 162,323.46 is: 224,110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,928.44 : 349,203.96 = 162,323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,928.44/349,203.96 = 162,323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,928.44x = 349,203.96 × 162,323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,928.44x = 56,683,995,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683,995,032.90/252,928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,110.80

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