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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,501.63, 953,251.67 and 162,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,501.63, 953,251.67 and 162,187.04 is: 243,280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,501.63 : 953,251.67 = 162,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,501.63/953,251.67 = 162,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,501.63x = 953,251.67 × 162,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,501.63x = 154,605,064,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,064,754.70/635,501.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,280.36

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