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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,002.76, 349,109.98 and 162,481.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,002.76, 349,109.98 and 162,481.30 is: 224,202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,002.76 : 349,109.98 = 162,481.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,002.76/349,109.98 = 162,481.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,002.76x = 349,109.98 × 162,481.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,002.76x = 56,723,843,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,723,843,393.37/253,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,202.47

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