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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,588.54, 377,557.77 and 162,621.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,588.54, 377,557.77 and 162,621.38 is: 244,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,588.54 : 377,557.77 = 162,621.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,588.54/377,557.77 = 162,621.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,588.54x = 377,557.77 × 162,621.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,588.54x = 61,398,965,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,398,965,587.12/251,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,045.16

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