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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,279.20, 376,262.70 and 162,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,279.20, 376,262.70 and 162,049.60 is: 242,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,279.20 : 376,262.70 = 162,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,279.20/376,262.70 = 162,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,279.20x = 376,262.70 × 162,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,279.20x = 60,973,220,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,973,220,029.92/251,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,651.28

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