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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,537.88, 953,339.62 and 162,227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,537.88, 953,339.62 and 162,227.34 is: 243,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,537.88 : 953,339.62 = 162,227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,537.88/953,339.62 = 162,227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,537.88x = 953,339.62 × 162,227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,537.88x = 154,657,750,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,657,750,669.21/635,537.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,349.38

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