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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,264.82, 562,893.70 and 162,183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,264.82, 562,893.70 and 162,183.39 is: 243,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,264.82 : 562,893.70 = 162,183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,264.82/562,893.70 = 162,183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,264.82x = 562,893.70 × 162,183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,264.82x = 91,292,008,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,292,008,475.64/375,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,273.56

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