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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,978.40, 377,530.20 and 163,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,978.40, 377,530.20 and 163,186.20 is: 244,496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,978.40 : 377,530.20 = 163,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,978.40/377,530.20 = 163,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,978.40x = 377,530.20 × 163,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,978.40x = 61,607,718,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,607,718,723.24/251,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,496.03

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