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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,487.73, 953,230.79 and 162,173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,487.73, 953,230.79 and 162,173.09 is: 243,259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,487.73 : 953,230.79 = 162,173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,487.73/953,230.79 = 162,173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,487.73x = 953,230.79 × 162,173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,487.73x = 154,588,385,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,588,385,485.95/635,487.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,259.43

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