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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,181.16, 952,745.34 and 161,878.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,181.16, 952,745.34 and 161,878.12 is: 242,810.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,181.16 : 952,745.34 = 161,878.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,181.16/952,745.34 = 161,878.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,181.16x = 952,745.34 × 161,878.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,181.16x = 154,228,624,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,228,624,477.96/635,181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,810.45

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