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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,872.97, 350,298.70 and 163,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,872.97, 350,298.70 and 163,208.14 is: 225,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,872.97 : 350,298.70 = 163,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,872.97/350,298.70 = 163,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,872.97x = 350,298.70 × 163,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,872.97x = 57,171,597,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,171,597,987.65/253,872.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,197.66

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