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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,143.80, 376,715.70 and 162,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,143.80, 376,715.70 and 162,497.40 is: 243,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,143.80 : 376,715.70 = 162,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,143.80/376,715.70 = 162,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,143.80x = 376,715.70 × 162,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,143.80x = 61,215,321,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,215,321,789.18/251,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,746.10

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