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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,863.71, 580,108.92 and 162,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,863.71, 580,108.92 and 162,163.80 is: 243,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,863.71 : 580,108.92 = 162,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,863.71/580,108.92 = 162,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,863.71x = 580,108.92 × 162,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,863.71x = 94,072,666,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,072,666,881.10/386,863.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,167.46

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