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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,246.10, 544,869.15 and 163,662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,246.10, 544,869.15 and 163,662.10 is: 245,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,246.10 : 544,869.15 = 163,662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,246.10/544,869.15 = 163,662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,246.10x = 544,869.15 × 163,662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,246.10x = 89,174,429,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,174,429,314.22/363,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,493.15

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