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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,181.48, 349,072.88 and 162,377.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,181.48, 349,072.88 and 162,377.24 is: 223,876.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,181.48 : 349,072.88 = 162,377.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,181.48/349,072.88 = 162,377.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,181.48x = 349,072.88 × 162,377.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,181.48x = 56,681,490,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,681,490,813.25/253,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,876.92

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