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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,501.86, 953,252.03 and 162,187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,501.86, 953,252.03 and 162,187.27 is: 243,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,501.86 : 953,252.03 = 162,187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,501.86/953,252.03 = 162,187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,501.86x = 953,252.03 × 162,187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,501.86x = 154,605,343,556.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,343,556.72/635,501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,280.71

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