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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,587.04, 377,555.51 and 162,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,587.04, 377,555.51 and 162,619.88 is: 244,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,587.04 : 377,555.51 = 162,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,587.04/377,555.51 = 162,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,587.04x = 377,555.51 × 162,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,587.04x = 61,398,030,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,030,248.31/251,587.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,042.90

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