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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,937.44, 349,216.43 and 162,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,937.44, 349,216.43 and 162,332.46 is: 224,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,937.44 : 349,216.43 = 162,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,937.44/349,216.43 = 162,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,937.44x = 349,216.43 × 162,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,937.44x = 56,689,161,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,689,161,342.66/252,937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,123.25

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