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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,591.64, 543,700.53 and 162,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,591.64, 543,700.53 and 162,740.70 is: 244,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,591.64 : 543,700.53 = 162,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,591.64/543,700.53 = 162,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,591.64x = 543,700.53 × 162,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,591.64x = 88,482,204,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,482,204,842.57/362,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,027.15

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