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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,775.56, 350,051.82 and 163,249.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,775.56, 350,051.82 and 163,249.52 is: 225,182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,775.56 : 350,051.82 = 163,249.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,775.56/350,051.82 = 163,249.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,775.56x = 350,051.82 × 163,249.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,775.56x = 57,145,791,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,145,791,590.13/253,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,182.41

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