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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,252.80, 364,551.15 and 163,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,252.80, 364,551.15 and 163,062.80 is: 244,374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,252.80 : 364,551.15 = 163,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,252.80/364,551.15 = 163,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,252.80x = 364,551.15 × 163,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,252.80x = 59,444,731,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,444,731,262.22/243,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,374.29

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