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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,593.67, 377,565.33 and 162,626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,593.67, 377,565.33 and 162,626.51 is: 244,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,593.67 : 377,565.33 = 162,626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,593.67/377,565.33 = 162,626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,593.67x = 377,565.33 × 162,626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,593.67x = 61,402,131,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402,131,914.90/251,593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,052.77

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