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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,499.16, 953,247.92 and 162,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,499.16, 953,247.92 and 162,184.54 is: 243,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,499.16 : 953,247.92 = 162,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,499.16/953,247.92 = 162,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,499.16x = 953,247.92 × 162,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,499.16x = 154,602,075,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,602,075,411.16/635,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,276.60

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