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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,939.69, 349,219.53 and 162,334.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,939.69, 349,219.53 and 162,334.71 is: 224,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,939.69 : 349,219.53 = 162,334.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,939.69/349,219.53 = 162,334.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,939.69x = 349,219.53 × 162,334.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,939.69x = 56,690,451,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,690,451,128.89/252,939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,126.36

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