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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,043.40, 377,627.70 and 163,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,043.40, 377,627.70 and 163,251.20 is: 244,593.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,043.40 : 377,627.70 = 163,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,043.40/377,627.70 = 163,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,043.40x = 377,627.70 × 163,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,043.40x = 61,648,175,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,648,175,178.24/252,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,593.49

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