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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,600.26, 543,713.64 and 162,749.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,600.26, 543,713.64 and 162,749.32 is: 244,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,600.26 : 543,713.64 = 162,749.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,600.26/543,713.64 = 162,749.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,600.26x = 543,713.64 × 162,749.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,600.26x = 88,489,025,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,489,025,184.72/362,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,040.16

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