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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,862.50, 670,082.58 and 162,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,862.50, 670,082.58 and 162,354.68 is: 243,455.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,862.50 : 670,082.58 = 162,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,862.50/670,082.58 = 162,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,862.50x = 670,082.58 × 162,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,862.50x = 108,791,042,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791,042,849.47/446,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,455.30

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