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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,596.26, 543,707.64 and 162,745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,596.26, 543,707.64 and 162,745.32 is: 244,034.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,596.26 : 543,707.64 = 162,745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,596.26/543,707.64 = 162,745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,596.26x = 543,707.64 × 162,745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,596.26x = 88,485,873,858.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,485,873,858.24/362,596.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,034.16

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