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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,983.05, 544,180.34 and 163,157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,983.05, 544,180.34 and 163,157.13 is: 244,603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,983.05 : 544,180.34 = 163,157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,983.05/544,180.34 = 163,157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,983.05x = 544,180.34 × 163,157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,983.05x = 88,786,901,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,786,901,661.04/362,983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,603.44

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