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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,660.80, 377,665.92 and 162,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,660.80, 377,665.92 and 162,693.60 is: 244,153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,660.80 : 377,665.92 = 162,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,660.80/377,665.92 = 162,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,660.80x = 377,665.92 × 162,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,660.80x = 61,443,828,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443,828,122.11/251,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,153.35

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