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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,499.84, 953,248.98 and 162,185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,499.84, 953,248.98 and 162,185.24 is: 243,277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,499.84 : 953,248.98 = 162,185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,499.84/953,248.98 = 162,185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,499.84x = 953,248.98 × 162,185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,499.84x = 154,602,914,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,602,914,601.06/635,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,277.66

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