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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,138.80, 376,708.20 and 162,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,138.80, 376,708.20 and 162,492.40 is: 243,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,138.80 : 376,708.20 = 162,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,138.80/376,708.20 = 162,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,138.80x = 376,708.20 × 162,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,138.80x = 61,212,219,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,212,219,517.68/251,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,738.60

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