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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,104, 349,289.60 and 163,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,104, 349,289.60 and 163,835.52 is: 226,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,104 : 349,289.60 = 163,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,104/349,289.60 = 163,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,104x = 349,289.60 × 163,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,104x = 57,226,043,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226,043,246.59/253,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,096.95

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