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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,534.92, 953,335.17 and 162,224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,534.92, 953,335.17 and 162,224.38 is: 243,344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,534.92 : 953,335.17 = 162,224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,534.92/953,335.17 = 162,224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,534.92x = 953,335.17 × 162,224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,534.92x = 154,654,206,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,654,206,885.45/635,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,344.94

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