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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,151.17, 349,184.02 and 162,363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,151.17, 349,184.02 and 162,363.33 is: 223,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,151.17 : 349,184.02 = 162,363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,151.17/349,184.02 = 162,363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,151.17x = 349,184.02 × 162,363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,151.17x = 56,694,681,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,694,681,345.90/253,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,955.83

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