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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,488.73, 953,232.29 and 162,174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,488.73, 953,232.29 and 162,174.09 is: 243,260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,488.73 : 953,232.29 = 162,174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,488.73/953,232.29 = 162,174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,488.73x = 953,232.29 × 162,174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,488.73x = 154,589,579,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,589,579,189.37/635,488.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,260.93

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