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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,854, 544,094.40 and 163,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,854, 544,094.40 and 163,002.96 is: 244,420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,854 : 544,094.40 = 163,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,854/544,094.40 = 163,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,854x = 544,094.40 × 163,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,854x = 88,688,997,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,688,997,719.42/362,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,420.61

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