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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,899.80, 350,242.61 and 161,848.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,899.80, 350,242.61 and 161,848.16 is: 223,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,899.80 : 350,242.61 = 161,848.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,899.80/350,242.61 = 161,848.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,899.80x = 350,242.61 × 161,848.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,899.80x = 56,686,119,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,686,119,421.64/253,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,261.78

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