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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,581.26, 543,685.14 and 162,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,581.26, 543,685.14 and 162,730.32 is: 244,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,581.26 : 543,685.14 = 162,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,581.26/543,685.14 = 162,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,581.26x = 543,685.14 × 162,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,581.26x = 88,474,056,811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,474,056,811.44/362,581.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,011.66

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