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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,954.24, 563,585.60 and 162,588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,954.24, 563,585.60 and 162,588.48 is: 243,733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,954.24 : 563,585.60 = 162,588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,954.24/563,585.60 = 162,588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,954.24x = 563,585.60 × 162,588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,954.24x = 91,632,526,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,632,526,053.89/375,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,733.19

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