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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,257.44, 562,882.64 and 162,176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,257.44, 562,882.64 and 162,176.01 is: 243,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,257.44 : 562,882.64 = 162,176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,257.44/562,882.64 = 162,176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,257.44x = 562,882.64 × 162,176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,257.44x = 91,286,057,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,286,057,731.78/375,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,262.49

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