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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,897.92, 544,160.40 and 163,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,897.92, 544,160.40 and 163,047.04 is: 244,486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,897.92 : 544,160.40 = 163,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,897.92/544,160.40 = 163,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,897.92x = 544,160.40 × 163,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,897.92x = 88,723,742,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,723,742,505.22/362,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,486.78

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