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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,554.83, 544,016.25 and 162,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,554.83, 544,016.25 and 162,834.48 is: 244,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,554.83 : 544,016.25 = 162,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,554.83/544,016.25 = 162,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,554.83x = 544,016.25 × 162,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,554.83x = 88,584,603,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,584,603,180.30/362,554.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,334.36

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