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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,592.64, 543,702.03 and 162,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,592.64, 543,702.03 and 162,741.70 is: 244,028.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,592.64 : 543,702.03 = 162,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,592.64/543,702.03 = 162,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,592.64x = 543,702.03 × 162,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,592.64x = 88,482,992,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,482,992,655.65/362,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,028.65

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