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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,547.13, 350,132.09 and 163,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,547.13, 350,132.09 and 163,060.22 is: 225,175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,547.13 : 350,132.09 = 163,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,547.13/350,132.09 = 163,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,547.13x = 350,132.09 × 163,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,547.13x = 57,092,613,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092,613,058.50/253,547.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,175.54

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