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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,927.36, 378,065.76 and 162,959.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,927.36, 378,065.76 and 162,959.36 is: 244,552.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,927.36 : 378,065.76 = 162,959.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,927.36/378,065.76 = 162,959.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,927.36x = 378,065.76 × 162,959.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,927.36x = 61,609,354,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609,354,287.51/251,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,552.06

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