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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,263.52, 377,622.52 and 163,340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,263.52, 377,622.52 and 163,340.10 is: 244,509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,263.52 : 377,622.52 = 163,340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,263.52/377,622.52 = 163,340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,263.52x = 377,622.52 × 163,340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,263.52x = 61,680,900,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,680,900,179.05/252,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,509.79

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