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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,723.60, 543,826.20 and 162,880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,723.60, 543,826.20 and 162,880.40 is: 244,204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,723.60 : 543,826.20 = 162,880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,723.60/543,826.20 = 162,880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,723.60x = 543,826.20 × 162,880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,723.60x = 88,578,628,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,578,628,986.48/362,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,204.21

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