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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,556, 377,104.89 and 161,623.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,556, 377,104.89 and 161,623.15 is: 242,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,556 : 377,104.89 = 161,623.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,556/377,104.89 = 161,623.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,556x = 377,104.89 × 161,623.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,556x = 60,948,880,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,948,880,202.20/251,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,287.52

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