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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,020.40, 378,030.60 and 162,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,020.40, 378,030.60 and 162,790.80 is: 244,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,020.40 : 378,030.60 = 162,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,020.40/378,030.60 = 162,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,020.40x = 378,030.60 × 162,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,020.40x = 61,539,903,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539,903,798.48/252,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,186.20

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