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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,904.16, 544,168.80 and 163,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,904.16, 544,168.80 and 163,053.76 is: 244,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,904.16 : 544,168.80 = 163,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,904.16/544,168.80 = 163,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,904.16x = 544,168.80 × 163,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,904.16x = 88,728,768,914.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,728,768,914.69/362,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,496.42

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