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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,595.26, 543,706.14 and 162,744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,595.26, 543,706.14 and 162,744.32 is: 244,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,595.26 : 543,706.14 = 162,744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,595.26/543,706.14 = 162,744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,595.26x = 543,706.14 × 162,744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,595.26x = 88,485,086,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,485,086,034.12/362,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,032.66

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