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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,141.80, 376,712.70 and 162,495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,141.80, 376,712.70 and 162,495.40 is: 243,743.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,141.80 : 376,712.70 = 162,495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,141.80/376,712.70 = 162,495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,141.80x = 376,712.70 × 162,495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,141.80x = 61,214,080,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,214,080,871.58/251,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,743.10

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