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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,570.76, 543,669.39 and 162,719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,570.76, 543,669.39 and 162,719.82 is: 243,995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,570.76 : 543,669.39 = 162,719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,570.76/543,669.39 = 162,719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,570.76x = 543,669.39 × 162,719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,570.76x = 88,465,785,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,465,785,280.31/362,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,995.92

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