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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,316.20, 377,975.10 and 163,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,316.20, 377,975.10 and 163,631.40 is: 245,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,316.20 : 377,975.10 = 163,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,316.20/377,975.10 = 163,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,316.20x = 377,975.10 × 163,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,316.20x = 61,848,594,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848,594,778.14/252,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,123.36

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