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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,148.98, 349,181 and 162,361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,148.98, 349,181 and 162,361.15 is: 223,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,148.98 : 349,181 = 162,361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,148.98/349,181 = 162,361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,148.98x = 349,181 × 162,361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,148.98x = 56,693,428,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693,428,718.15/253,148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,952.82

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