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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,733.02, 379,202.64 and 162,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,733.02, 379,202.64 and 162,822.72 is: 244,300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,733.02 : 379,202.64 = 162,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,733.02/379,202.64 = 162,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,733.02x = 379,202.64 × 162,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,733.02x = 61,742,805,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,742,805,275.98/252,733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,300.51

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