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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,661.80, 377,667.42 and 162,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,661.80, 377,667.42 and 162,694.60 is: 244,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,661.80 : 377,667.42 = 162,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,661.80/377,667.42 = 162,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,661.80x = 377,667.42 × 162,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,661.80x = 61,444,449,829.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,444,449,829.93/251,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,154.85

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