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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,497.63, 953,245.56 and 162,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,497.63, 953,245.56 and 162,182.97 is: 243,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,497.63 : 953,245.56 = 162,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,497.63/953,245.56 = 162,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,497.63x = 953,245.56 × 162,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,497.63x = 154,600,196,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,600,196,060.11/635,497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,274.23

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