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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,755.14, 350,023.70 and 163,229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,755.14, 350,023.70 and 163,229.12 is: 225,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,755.14 : 350,023.70 = 163,229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,755.14/350,023.70 = 163,229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,755.14x = 350,023.70 × 163,229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,755.14x = 57,134,059,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,134,059,188.10/253,755.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,154.30

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