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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,176.48, 349,065.99 and 162,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,176.48, 349,065.99 and 162,372.24 is: 223,870.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,176.48 : 349,065.99 = 162,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,176.48/349,065.99 = 162,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,176.48x = 349,065.99 × 162,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,176.48x = 56,678,626,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,678,626,704.12/253,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,870.03

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