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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,599.64, 543,712.54 and 162,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,599.64, 543,712.54 and 162,748.72 is: 244,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,599.64 : 543,712.54 = 162,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,599.64/543,712.54 = 162,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,599.64x = 543,712.54 × 162,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,599.64x = 88,488,519,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,488,519,932.95/362,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,039.18

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