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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,535.37, 953,335.86 and 162,224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,535.37, 953,335.86 and 162,224.83 is: 243,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,535.37 : 953,335.86 = 162,224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,535.37/953,335.86 = 162,224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,535.37x = 953,335.86 × 162,224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,535.37x = 154,654,747,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,654,747,821.40/635,535.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,345.62

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