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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,497.16, 953,244.93 and 162,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,497.16, 953,244.93 and 162,182.53 is: 243,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,497.16 : 953,244.93 = 162,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,497.16/953,244.93 = 162,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,497.16x = 953,244.93 × 162,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,497.16x = 154,599,674,457.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,599,674,457.07/635,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,273.59

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