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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,694.60, 543,782.70 and 162,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,694.60, 543,782.70 and 162,851.40 is: 244,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,694.60 : 543,782.70 = 162,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,694.60/543,782.70 = 162,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,694.60x = 543,782.70 × 162,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,694.60x = 88,555,773,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,555,773,990.78/362,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,160.72

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