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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,629.56, 543,756.61 and 162,777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,629.56, 543,756.61 and 162,777.86 is: 244,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,629.56 : 543,756.61 = 162,777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,629.56/543,756.61 = 162,777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,629.56x = 543,756.61 × 162,777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,629.56x = 88,511,534,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,511,534,210.93/362,629.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,082.51

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