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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,026.07, 349,037.77 and 162,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,026.07, 349,037.77 and 162,281.06 is: 223,859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,026.07 : 349,037.77 = 162,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,026.07/349,037.77 = 162,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,026.07x = 349,037.77 × 162,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,026.07x = 56,642,219,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,642,219,295.64/253,026.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,859.22

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