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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,271.60, 544,907.40 and 163,687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,271.60, 544,907.40 and 163,687.60 is: 245,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,271.60 : 544,907.40 = 163,687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,271.60/544,907.40 = 163,687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,271.60x = 544,907.40 × 163,687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,271.60x = 89,194,584,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,194,584,528.24/363,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,531.40

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