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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,996.40, 377,994.60 and 162,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,996.40, 377,994.60 and 162,766.80 is: 244,150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,996.40 : 377,994.60 = 162,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,996.40/377,994.60 = 162,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,996.40x = 377,994.60 × 162,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,996.40x = 61,524,971,459.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,524,971,459.28/251,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,150.20

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