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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,341.19, 377,738.91 and 163,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,341.19, 377,738.91 and 163,417.77 is: 244,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,341.19 : 377,738.91 = 163,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,341.19/377,738.91 = 163,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,341.19x = 377,738.91 × 163,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,341.19x = 61,729,250,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,729,250,314.43/252,341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,626.14

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