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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,179.48, 349,070.12 and 162,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,179.48, 349,070.12 and 162,375.24 is: 223,874.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,179.48 : 349,070.12 = 162,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,179.48/349,070.12 = 162,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,179.48x = 349,070.12 × 162,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,179.48x = 56,680,344,511.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,680,344,511.83/253,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,874.16

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