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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,520.55, 350,095.43 and 163,033.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,520.55, 350,095.43 and 163,033.65 is: 225,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,520.55 : 350,095.43 = 163,033.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,520.55/350,095.43 = 163,033.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,520.55x = 350,095.43 × 163,033.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,520.55x = 57,077,335,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077,335,801.22/253,520.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,138.89

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