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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,152.80, 376,729.20 and 162,506.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,152.80, 376,729.20 and 162,506.40 is: 243,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,152.80 : 376,729.20 = 162,506.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,152.80/376,729.20 = 162,506.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,152.80x = 376,729.20 × 162,506.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,152.80x = 61,220,906,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,220,906,066.88/251,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,759.60

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