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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,877.02, 350,509.50 and 163,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,877.02, 350,509.50 and 163,390.12 is: 225,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,877.02 : 350,509.50 = 163,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,877.02/350,509.50 = 163,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,877.02x = 350,509.50 × 163,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,877.02x = 57,269,789,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269,789,266.14/253,877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,580.83

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