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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,846.20, 379,269.30 and 163,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,846.20, 379,269.30 and 163,033.40 is: 244,550.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,846.20 : 379,269.30 = 163,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,846.20/379,269.30 = 163,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,846.20x = 379,269.30 × 163,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,846.20x = 61,833,563,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,833,563,494.62/252,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,550.10

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