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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,460.60, 543,690.90 and 162,876.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,460.60, 543,690.90 and 162,876.60 is: 244,314.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,460.60 : 543,690.90 = 162,876.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,460.60/543,690.90 = 162,876.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,460.60x = 543,690.90 × 162,876.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,460.60x = 88,554,525,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,554,525,242.94/362,460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,314.90

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