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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,904.60, 544,097.70 and 163,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,904.60, 544,097.70 and 163,061.40 is: 244,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,904.60 : 544,097.70 = 163,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,904.60/544,097.70 = 163,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,904.60x = 544,097.70 × 163,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,904.60x = 88,721,332,698.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721,332,698.78/362,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,475.64

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