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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,549.36, 544,008.12 and 162,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,549.36, 544,008.12 and 162,828.80 is: 244,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,549.36 : 544,008.12 = 162,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,549.36/544,008.12 = 162,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,549.36x = 544,008.12 × 162,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,549.36x = 88,580,189,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,580,189,369.86/362,549.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,325.87

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