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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,066.04, 543,279.96 and 162,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,066.04, 543,279.96 and 162,528.48 is: 243,873.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,066.04 : 543,279.96 = 162,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,066.04/543,279.96 = 162,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,066.04x = 543,279.96 × 162,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,066.04x = 88,298,466,113.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298,466,113.26/362,066.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,873.92

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