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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,732.46, 563,584.78 and 162,554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,732.46, 563,584.78 and 162,554.03 is: 243,825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,732.46 : 563,584.78 = 162,554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,732.46/563,584.78 = 162,554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,732.46x = 563,584.78 × 162,554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,732.46x = 91,612,977,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,612,977,235.66/375,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,825.03

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