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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,465.60, 543,698.40 and 162,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,465.60, 543,698.40 and 162,881.60 is: 244,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,465.60 : 543,698.40 = 162,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,465.60/543,698.40 = 162,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,465.60x = 543,698.40 × 162,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,465.60x = 88,558,465,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,558,465,309.44/362,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,322.40

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