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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,905.10, 544,098.45 and 163,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,905.10, 544,098.45 and 163,061.90 is: 244,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,905.10 : 544,098.45 = 163,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,905.10/544,098.45 = 163,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,905.10x = 544,098.45 × 163,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,905.10x = 88,721,727,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,721,727,044.06/362,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,476.39

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