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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,534.37, 953,334.36 and 162,223.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,534.37, 953,334.36 and 162,223.83 is: 243,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,534.37 : 953,334.36 = 162,223.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,534.37/953,334.36 = 162,223.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,534.37x = 953,334.36 × 162,223.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,534.37x = 154,653,551,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,653,551,149.80/635,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,344.12

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