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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,913.21, 544,369.82 and 163,000.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,913.21, 544,369.82 and 163,000.15 is: 244,500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,913.21 : 544,369.82 = 163,000.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,913.21/544,369.82 = 163,000.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,913.21x = 544,369.82 × 163,000.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,913.21x = 88,732,360,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,732,360,139.55/362,913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,500.22

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