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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,257.13, 952,858.35 and 161,928.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,257.13, 952,858.35 and 161,928.36 is: 242,885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,257.13 : 952,858.35 = 161,928.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,257.13/952,858.35 = 161,928.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,257.13x = 952,858.35 × 161,928.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,257.13x = 154,294,789,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,294,789,927.81/635,257.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,885.57

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