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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,501.83, 953,251.98 and 162,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,501.83, 953,251.98 and 162,187.24 is: 243,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,501.83 : 953,251.98 = 162,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,501.83/953,251.98 = 162,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,501.83x = 953,251.98 × 162,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,501.83x = 154,605,307,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,307,660.74/635,501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,280.66

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