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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,713.60, 543,811.20 and 162,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,713.60, 543,811.20 and 162,870.40 is: 244,189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,713.60 : 543,811.20 = 162,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,713.60/543,811.20 = 162,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,713.60x = 543,811.20 × 162,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,713.60x = 88,570,747,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,570,747,668.48/362,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,189.21

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