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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,806.44, 544,393.98 and 163,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,806.44, 544,393.98 and 163,086.60 is: 244,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,806.44 : 544,393.98 = 163,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,806.44/544,393.98 = 163,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,806.44x = 544,393.98 × 163,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,806.44x = 88,783,363,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,783,363,258.67/362,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,712.75

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