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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,187.64, 349,120.73 and 162,509.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,187.64, 349,120.73 and 162,509.36 is: 224,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,187.64 : 349,120.73 = 162,509.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,187.64/349,120.73 = 162,509.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,187.64x = 349,120.73 × 162,509.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,187.64x = 56,735,383,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,735,383,836.88/253,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,084.33

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