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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,067.22, 349,094.61 and 162,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,067.22, 349,094.61 and 162,322.25 is: 223,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,067.22 : 349,094.61 = 162,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,067.22/349,094.61 = 162,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,067.22x = 349,094.61 × 162,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,067.22x = 56,665,820,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,665,820,812.60/253,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,916.08

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