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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,933.66, 349,097.45 and 162,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,933.66, 349,097.45 and 162,404.01 is: 224,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,933.66 : 349,097.45 = 162,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,933.66/349,097.45 = 162,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,933.66x = 349,097.45 × 162,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,933.66x = 56,694,824,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,694,824,948.75/252,933.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,148.99

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