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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,711.10, 543,807.45 and 162,867.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,711.10, 543,807.45 and 162,867.90 is: 244,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,711.10 : 543,807.45 = 162,867.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,711.10/543,807.45 = 162,867.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,711.10x = 543,807.45 × 162,867.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,711.10x = 88,568,777,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,568,777,385.86/362,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,185.46

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