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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,535.66, 953,336.29 and 162,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,535.66, 953,336.29 and 162,225.12 is: 243,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,535.66 : 953,336.29 = 162,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,535.66/953,336.29 = 162,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,535.66x = 953,336.29 × 162,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,535.66x = 154,655,094,045.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,655,094,045.61/635,535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,346.05

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