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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,287.10, 952,956.61 and 161,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,287.10, 952,956.61 and 161,984.75 is: 242,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,287.10 : 952,956.61 = 161,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,287.10/952,956.61 = 161,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,287.10x = 952,956.61 × 161,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,287.10x = 154,364,440,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,364,440,209.13/635,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,983.75

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