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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,146.98, 349,178.24 and 162,359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,146.98, 349,178.24 and 162,359.15 is: 223,950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,146.98 : 349,178.24 = 162,359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,146.98/349,178.24 = 162,359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,146.98x = 349,178.24 × 162,359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,146.98x = 56,692,280,904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,692,280,904.90/253,146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,950.06

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