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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,872.90, 350,173.98 and 163,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,872.90, 350,173.98 and 163,343.16 is: 225,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,872.90 : 350,173.98 = 163,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,872.90/350,173.98 = 163,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,872.90x = 350,173.98 × 163,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,872.90x = 57,198,524,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,198,524,442.98/253,872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,303.78

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