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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,957.65, 563,591.12 and 162,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,957.65, 563,591.12 and 162,592.11 is: 243,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,957.65 : 563,591.12 = 162,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,957.65/563,591.12 = 162,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,957.65x = 563,591.12 × 162,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,957.65x = 91,635,468,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,635,468,565.10/375,957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,738.80

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