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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,763, 544,156.68 and 163,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,763, 544,156.68 and 163,083.96 is: 244,631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,763 : 544,156.68 = 163,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,763/544,156.68 = 163,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,763x = 544,156.68 × 163,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,763x = 88,743,226,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,743,226,234.85/362,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,631.42

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