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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,031.15, 378,046.73 and 162,801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,031.15, 378,046.73 and 162,801.55 is: 244,202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,031.15 : 378,046.73 = 162,801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,031.15/378,046.73 = 162,801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,031.15x = 378,046.73 × 162,801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,031.15x = 61,546,593,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,546,593,616.43/252,031.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,202.33

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