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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,992.93, 350,383.37 and 162,155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,992.93, 350,383.37 and 162,155.13 is: 223,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,992.93 : 350,383.37 = 162,155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,992.93/350,383.37 = 162,155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,992.93x = 350,383.37 × 162,155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,992.93x = 56,816,460,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,816,460,101.41/253,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,693.08

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