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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,565.12, 377,522.64 and 162,597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,565.12, 377,522.64 and 162,597.96 is: 244,010.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,565.12 : 377,522.64 = 162,597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,565.12/377,522.64 = 162,597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,565.12x = 377,522.64 × 162,597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,565.12x = 61,384,412,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384,412,130.54/251,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,010.03

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