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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,501.16, 953,250.92 and 162,186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,501.16, 953,250.92 and 162,186.54 is: 243,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,501.16 : 953,250.92 = 162,186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,501.16/953,250.92 = 162,186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,501.16x = 953,250.92 × 162,186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,501.16x = 154,604,468,466.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,604,468,466.62/635,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,279.60

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