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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,263.27, 377,622.14 and 163,339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,263.27, 377,622.14 and 163,339.85 is: 244,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,263.27 : 377,622.14 = 163,339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,263.27/377,622.14 = 163,339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,263.27x = 377,622.14 × 163,339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,263.27x = 61,680,745,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680,745,056.68/252,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,509.41

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