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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,932.19, 349,209.15 and 162,327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,932.19, 349,209.15 and 162,327.21 is: 224,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,932.19 : 349,209.15 = 162,327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,932.19/349,209.15 = 162,327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,932.19x = 349,209.15 × 162,327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,932.19x = 56,686,147,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,147,025.97/252,932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,115.99

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