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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,494.66, 953,241.19 and 162,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,494.66, 953,241.19 and 162,180.03 is: 243,269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,494.66 : 953,241.19 = 162,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,494.66/953,241.19 = 162,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,494.66x = 953,241.19 × 162,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,494.66x = 154,596,684,385.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,596,684,385.99/635,494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,269.84

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