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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,549.29, 953,323.62 and 162,234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,549.29, 953,323.62 and 162,234.50 is: 243,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,549.29 : 953,323.62 = 162,234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,549.29/953,323.62 = 162,234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,549.29x = 953,323.62 × 162,234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,549.29x = 154,661,976,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,661,976,062.27/635,549.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,351.66

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