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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,262.52, 377,621.02 and 163,339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,262.52, 377,621.02 and 163,339.10 is: 244,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,262.52 : 377,621.02 = 163,339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,262.52/377,621.02 = 163,339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,262.52x = 377,621.02 × 163,339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,262.52x = 61,680,277,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680,277,280.03/252,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,508.29

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