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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,931.69, 349,208.46 and 162,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,931.69, 349,208.46 and 162,326.71 is: 224,115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,931.69 : 349,208.46 = 162,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,931.69/349,208.46 = 162,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,931.69x = 349,208.46 × 162,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,931.69x = 56,685,860,415.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,860,415.97/252,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,115.30

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