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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,177.48, 349,067.37 and 162,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,177.48, 349,067.37 and 162,373.24 is: 223,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,177.48 : 349,067.37 = 162,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,177.48/349,067.37 = 162,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,177.48x = 349,067.37 × 162,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,177.48x = 56,679,199,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,679,199,845.18/253,177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,871.41

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