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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,044.84, 952,576.98 and 161,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,044.84, 952,576.98 and 161,739.16 is: 242,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,044.84 : 952,576.98 = 161,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,044.84/952,576.98 = 161,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,044.84x = 952,576.98 × 161,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,044.84x = 154,069,000,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,069,000,580.54/635,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,611.22

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