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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,503.88, 953,254.93 and 162,189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,503.88, 953,254.93 and 162,189.22 is: 243,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,503.88 : 953,254.93 = 162,189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,503.88/953,254.93 = 162,189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,503.88x = 953,254.93 × 162,189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,503.88x = 154,607,673,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,607,673,557.86/635,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,283.60

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