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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,038.03, 564,229.30 and 162,871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,038.03, 564,229.30 and 162,871.14 is: 244,381.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,038.03 : 564,229.30 = 162,871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,038.03/564,229.30 = 162,871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,038.03x = 564,229.30 × 162,871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,038.03x = 91,896,669,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,896,669,312.40/376,038.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,381.32

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