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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,201.98, 377,122.79 and 162,825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,201.98, 377,122.79 and 162,825.31 is: 244,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,201.98 : 377,122.79 = 162,825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,201.98/377,122.79 = 162,825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,201.98x = 377,122.79 × 162,825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,201.98x = 61,405,135,189.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,405,135,189.81/251,201.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,445.27

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