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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,499.60, 543,749.40 and 162,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,499.60, 543,749.40 and 162,915.60 is: 244,373.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,499.60 : 543,749.40 = 162,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,499.60/543,749.40 = 162,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,499.60x = 543,749.40 × 162,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,499.60x = 88,585,259,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585,259,750.64/362,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,373.40

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