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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,592.67, 377,563.83 and 162,625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,592.67, 377,563.83 and 162,625.51 is: 244,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,592.67 : 377,563.83 = 162,625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,592.67/377,563.83 = 162,625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,592.67x = 377,563.83 × 162,625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,592.67x = 61,401,510,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,401,510,411.30/251,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,051.27

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