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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,620.04, 543,742.34 and 162,768.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,620.04, 543,742.34 and 162,768.33 is: 244,068.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,620.04 : 543,742.34 = 162,768.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,620.04/543,742.34 = 162,768.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,620.04x = 543,742.34 × 162,768.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,620.04x = 88,504,031,818.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,504,031,818.25/362,620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,068.23

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