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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,934.94, 349,212.94 and 162,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,934.94, 349,212.94 and 162,329.96 is: 224,119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,934.94 : 349,212.94 = 162,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,934.94/349,212.94 = 162,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,934.94x = 349,212.94 × 162,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,934.94x = 56,687,722,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,687,722,581.68/252,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,119.78

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