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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,914.40, 350,242.68 and 163,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,914.40, 350,242.68 and 163,388.08 is: 225,373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,914.40 : 350,242.68 = 163,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,914.40/350,242.68 = 163,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,914.40x = 350,242.68 × 163,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,914.40x = 57,225,479,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,225,479,019.25/253,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,373.11

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