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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,155.04, 543,101.33 and 162,372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,155.04, 543,101.33 and 162,372.59 is: 243,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,155.04 : 543,101.33 = 162,372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,155.04/543,101.33 = 162,372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,155.04x = 543,101.33 × 162,372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,155.04x = 88,184,766,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,184,766,057.18/362,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,500.04

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