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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,744.25, 350,008.70 and 163,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,744.25, 350,008.70 and 163,218.24 is: 225,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,744.25 : 350,008.70 = 163,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,744.25/350,008.70 = 163,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,744.25x = 350,008.70 × 163,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,744.25x = 57,127,803,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127,803,182.60/253,744.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,139.31

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