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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,543.36, 953,314.20 and 162,228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,543.36, 953,314.20 and 162,228.80 is: 243,342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,543.36 : 953,314.20 = 162,228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,543.36/953,314.20 = 162,228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,543.36x = 953,314.20 × 162,228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,543.36x = 154,655,018,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,655,018,688.96/635,543.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,342.99

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