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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,503.83, 953,254.98 and 162,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,503.83, 953,254.98 and 162,189.24 is: 243,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,503.83 : 953,254.98 = 162,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,503.83/953,254.98 = 162,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,503.83x = 953,254.98 × 162,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,503.83x = 154,607,700,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,607,700,732.42/635,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,283.66

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