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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,249.88, 544,869.34 and 163,429.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,249.88, 544,869.34 and 163,429.16 is: 245,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,249.88 : 544,869.34 = 163,429.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,249.88/544,869.34 = 163,429.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,249.88x = 544,869.34 × 163,429.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,249.88x = 89,047,535,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,047,535,413.03/363,249.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,141.27

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