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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,265.78, 377,625.88 and 163,342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,265.78, 377,625.88 and 163,342.36 is: 244,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,265.78 : 377,625.88 = 163,342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,265.78/377,625.88 = 163,342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,265.78x = 377,625.88 × 163,342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,265.78x = 61,682,302,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682,302,436.28/252,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,513.16

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