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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,686.08, 953,528.22 and 162,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,686.08, 953,528.22 and 162,371.58 is: 243,557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,686.08 : 953,528.22 = 162,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,686.08/953,528.22 = 162,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,686.08x = 953,528.22 × 162,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,686.08x = 154,825,883,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,825,883,655.99/635,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,557.14

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