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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,597.26, 543,709.14 and 162,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,597.26, 543,709.14 and 162,746.32 is: 244,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,597.26 : 543,709.14 = 162,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,597.26/543,709.14 = 162,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,597.26x = 543,709.14 × 162,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,597.26x = 88,486,661,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,486,661,685.36/362,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,035.66

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