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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,548.53, 953,322.50 and 162,233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,548.53, 953,322.50 and 162,233.74 is: 243,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,548.53 : 953,322.50 = 162,233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,548.53/953,322.50 = 162,233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,548.53x = 953,322.50 × 162,233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,548.53x = 154,661,075,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,661,075,285.82/635,548.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,350.53

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