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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,766.60, 543,890.70 and 162,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,766.60, 543,890.70 and 162,923.40 is: 244,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,766.60 : 543,890.70 = 162,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,766.60/543,890.70 = 162,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,766.60x = 543,890.70 × 162,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,766.60x = 88,612,522,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,612,522,072.38/362,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,268.69

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