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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,180.48, 349,071.50 and 162,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,180.48, 349,071.50 and 162,376.24 is: 223,875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,180.48 : 349,071.50 = 162,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,180.48/349,071.50 = 162,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,180.48x = 349,071.50 × 162,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,180.48x = 56,680,917,661.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,680,917,661.16/253,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,875.54

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