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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,501.11, 953,250.90 and 162,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,501.11, 953,250.90 and 162,186.52 is: 243,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,501.11 : 953,250.90 = 162,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,501.11/953,250.90 = 162,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,501.11x = 953,250.90 × 162,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,501.11x = 154,604,448,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,604,448,946.46/635,501.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,279.59

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