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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,940.12, 544,055.40 and 163,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,940.12, 544,055.40 and 163,310.76 is: 244,806.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,940.12 : 544,055.40 = 163,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,940.12/544,055.40 = 163,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,940.12x = 544,055.40 × 163,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,940.12x = 88,850,100,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,850,100,856.10/362,940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,806.50

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