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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,410.16, 545,294.52 and 163,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,410.16, 545,294.52 and 163,869.36 is: 245,884.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,410.16 : 545,294.52 = 163,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,410.16/545,294.52 = 163,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,410.16x = 545,294.52 × 163,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,410.16x = 89,357,064,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,357,064,003.91/363,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,884.88

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