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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,183.24, 349,114.65 and 162,504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,183.24, 349,114.65 and 162,504.95 is: 224,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,183.24 : 349,114.65 = 162,504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,183.24/349,114.65 = 162,504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,183.24x = 349,114.65 × 162,504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,183.24x = 56,732,858,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,732,858,742.52/253,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,078.26

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