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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,912.62, 350,422.10 and 163,484.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,912.62, 350,422.10 and 163,484.63 is: 225,623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,912.62 : 350,422.10 = 163,484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,912.62/350,422.10 = 163,484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,912.62x = 350,422.10 × 163,484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,912.62x = 57,288,626,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,288,626,719.94/253,912.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,623.39

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