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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,565.25, 377,522.83 and 162,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,565.25, 377,522.83 and 162,598.09 is: 244,010.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,565.25 : 377,522.83 = 162,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,565.25/377,522.83 = 162,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,565.25x = 377,522.83 × 162,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,565.25x = 61,384,490,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384,490,145.59/251,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,010.22

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