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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,865.16, 350,221.19 and 163,204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,865.16, 350,221.19 and 163,204.29 is: 225,149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,865.16 : 350,221.19 = 163,204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,865.16/350,221.19 = 163,204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,865.16x = 350,221.19 × 163,204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,865.16x = 57,157,599,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157,599,840.88/253,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,149.44

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