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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,733.53, 379,203.39 and 162,823.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,733.53, 379,203.39 and 162,823.23 is: 244,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,733.53 : 379,203.39 = 162,823.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,733.53/379,203.39 = 162,823.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,733.53x = 379,203.39 × 162,823.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,733.53x = 61,743,120,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,743,120,786.75/252,733.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,301.26

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