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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,194.21, 377,111.16 and 162,817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,194.21, 377,111.16 and 162,817.54 is: 244,433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,194.21 : 377,111.16 = 162,817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,194.21/377,111.16 = 162,817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,194.21x = 377,111.16 × 162,817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,194.21x = 61,400,310,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,400,310,434.97/251,194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,433.62

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