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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,606.14, 543,722.28 and 162,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,606.14, 543,722.28 and 162,755.20 is: 244,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,606.14 : 543,722.28 = 162,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,606.14/543,722.28 = 162,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,606.14x = 543,722.28 × 162,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,606.14x = 88,493,628,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,493,628,425.86/362,606.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,048.90

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