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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,607.14, 543,723.78 and 162,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,607.14, 543,723.78 and 162,756.20 is: 244,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,607.14 : 543,723.78 = 162,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,607.14/543,723.78 = 162,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,607.14x = 543,723.78 × 162,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,607.14x = 88,494,416,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,494,416,282.44/362,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,050.40

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