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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,529.38, 953,293.19 and 162,214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,529.38, 953,293.19 and 162,214.79 is: 243,321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,529.38 : 953,293.19 = 162,214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,529.38/953,293.19 = 162,214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,529.38x = 953,293.19 × 162,214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,529.38x = 154,638,249,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,638,249,046.74/635,529.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,321.95

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