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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,266.44, 562,896.14 and 162,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,266.44, 562,896.14 and 162,185 is: 243,275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,266.44 : 562,896.14 = 162,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,266.44/562,896.14 = 162,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,266.44x = 562,896.14 × 162,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,266.44x = 91,293,310,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,293,310,465.90/375,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,275.98

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