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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,416.60, 543,365.70 and 162,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,416.60, 543,365.70 and 162,573.40 is: 243,743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,416.60 : 543,365.70 = 162,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,416.60/543,365.70 = 162,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,416.60x = 543,365.70 × 162,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,416.60x = 88,336,809,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,336,809,292.38/362,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,743.83

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