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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,620.20, 376,774.20 and 162,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,620.20, 376,774.20 and 162,390.60 is: 243,162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,620.20 : 376,774.20 = 162,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,620.20/376,774.20 = 162,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,620.20x = 376,774.20 × 162,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,620.20x = 61,184,588,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,184,588,402.52/251,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,162.47

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