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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,638.20, 376,801.20 and 162,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,638.20, 376,801.20 and 162,408.60 is: 243,189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,638.20 : 376,801.20 = 162,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,638.20/376,801.20 = 162,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,638.20x = 376,801.20 × 162,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,638.20x = 61,195,755,370.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,195,755,370.32/251,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,189.45

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