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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,845.20, 379,267.80 and 163,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,845.20, 379,267.80 and 163,032.40 is: 244,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,845.20 : 379,267.80 = 163,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,845.20/379,267.80 = 163,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,845.20x = 379,267.80 × 163,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,845.20x = 61,832,939,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,832,939,676.72/252,845.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,548.60

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