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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,501.88, 953,252.05 and 162,187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,501.88, 953,252.05 and 162,187.29 is: 243,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,501.88 : 953,252.05 = 162,187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,501.88/953,252.05 = 162,187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,501.88x = 953,252.05 × 162,187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,501.88x = 154,605,363,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,363,887.85/635,501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,280.74

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