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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,566.12, 377,524.14 and 162,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,566.12, 377,524.14 and 162,598.96 is: 244,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,566.12 : 377,524.14 = 162,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,566.12/377,524.14 = 162,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,566.12x = 377,524.14 × 162,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,566.12x = 61,385,032,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,385,032,538.89/251,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,011.52

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