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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,500.83, 953,250.48 and 162,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,500.83, 953,250.48 and 162,186.24 is: 243,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,500.83 : 953,250.48 = 162,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,500.83/953,250.48 = 162,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,500.83x = 953,250.48 × 162,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,500.83x = 154,604,111,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,604,111,129.40/635,500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,279.16

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