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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,504.63, 953,256.17 and 162,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,504.63, 953,256.17 and 162,190.04 is: 243,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,504.63 : 953,256.17 = 162,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,504.63/953,256.17 = 162,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,504.63x = 953,256.17 × 162,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,504.63x = 154,608,656,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,608,656,342.55/635,504.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,284.86

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