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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,562.33, 544,027.77 and 162,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,562.33, 544,027.77 and 162,841.98 is: 244,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,562.33 : 544,027.77 = 162,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,562.33/544,027.77 = 162,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,562.33x = 544,027.77 × 162,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,562.33x = 88,590,559,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,590,559,241.78/362,562.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,345.74

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