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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,596.76, 543,708.39 and 162,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,596.76, 543,708.39 and 162,745.82 is: 244,034.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,596.76 : 543,708.39 = 162,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,596.76/543,708.39 = 162,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,596.76x = 543,708.39 × 162,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,596.76x = 88,486,267,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,486,267,771.43/362,596.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,034.91

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