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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,262.44, 562,890.14 and 162,181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,262.44, 562,890.14 and 162,181.01 is: 243,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,262.44 : 562,890.14 = 162,181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,262.44/562,890.14 = 162,181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,262.44x = 562,890.14 × 162,181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,262.44x = 91,290,087,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,290,087,798.89/375,262.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,269.98

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