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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,951.22, 349,235.40 and 162,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,951.22, 349,235.40 and 162,346.24 is: 224,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,951.22 : 349,235.40 = 162,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,951.22/349,235.40 = 162,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,951.22x = 349,235.40 × 162,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,951.22x = 56,697,054,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697,054,064.90/252,951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,142.24

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