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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,264.02, 377,623.26 and 163,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,264.02, 377,623.26 and 163,340.60 is: 244,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,264.02 : 377,623.26 = 163,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,264.02/377,623.26 = 163,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,264.02x = 377,623.26 × 163,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,264.02x = 61,681,207,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,681,207,974.24/252,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,510.53

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