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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,197.80, 543,296.70 and 162,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,197.80, 543,296.70 and 162,524.70 is: 243,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,197.80 : 543,296.70 = 162,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,197.80/543,296.70 = 162,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,197.80x = 543,296.70 × 162,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,197.80x = 88,299,133,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,299,133,178.49/362,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,787.05

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