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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,095.40, 378,143.10 and 162,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,095.40, 378,143.10 and 162,865.80 is: 244,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,095.40 : 378,143.10 = 162,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,095.40/378,143.10 = 162,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,095.40x = 378,143.10 × 162,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,095.40x = 61,586,578,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,586,578,495.98/252,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,298.70

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