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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,732.02, 379,201.14 and 162,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,732.02, 379,201.14 and 162,821.72 is: 244,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,732.02 : 379,201.14 = 162,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,732.02/379,201.14 = 162,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,732.02x = 379,201.14 × 162,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,732.02x = 61,742,179,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,179,944.76/252,732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,299.01

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