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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,593.91, 953,392.55 and 155,823.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,593.91, 953,392.55 and 155,823.89 is: 233,736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,593.91 : 953,392.55 = 155,823.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,593.91/953,392.55 = 155,823.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,593.91x = 953,392.55 × 155,823.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,593.91x = 148,561,330,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,561,330,291.94/635,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,736.24

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