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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,199.73, 377,119.41 and 162,823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,199.73, 377,119.41 and 162,823.06 is: 244,441.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,199.73 : 377,119.41 = 162,823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,199.73/377,119.41 = 162,823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,199.73x = 377,119.41 × 162,823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,199.73x = 61,403,736,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403,736,321.59/251,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,441.89

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