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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,203.36, 375,286.52 and 161,727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,203.36, 375,286.52 and 161,727.52 is: 241,613.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,203.36 : 375,286.52 = 161,727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,203.36/375,286.52 = 161,727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,203.36x = 375,286.52 × 161,727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,203.36x = 60,694,158,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,694,158,169.03/251,203.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,613.64

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