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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,265.82, 562,895.20 and 162,184.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,265.82, 562,895.20 and 162,184.39 is: 243,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,265.82 : 562,895.20 = 162,184.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,265.82/562,895.20 = 162,184.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,265.82x = 562,895.20 × 162,184.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,265.82x = 91,292,814,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,292,814,645.93/375,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,275.06

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