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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,195.40, 377,855.70 and 163,403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,195.40, 377,855.70 and 163,403.20 is: 244,821.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,195.40 : 377,855.70 = 163,403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,195.40/377,855.70 = 163,403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,195.40x = 377,855.70 × 163,403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,195.40x = 61,742,830,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,830,518.24/252,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,821.40

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