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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,637.16, 543,768.04 and 162,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,637.16, 543,768.04 and 162,785.48 is: 244,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,637.16 : 543,768.04 = 162,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,637.16/543,768.04 = 162,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,637.16x = 543,768.04 × 162,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,637.16x = 88,517,541,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,517,541,400.06/362,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,093.96

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