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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,771.26, 953,657.70 and 162,457.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,771.26, 953,657.70 and 162,457.08 is: 243,685.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,771.26 : 953,657.70 = 162,457.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,771.26/953,657.70 = 162,457.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,771.26x = 953,657.70 × 162,457.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,771.26x = 154,928,445,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,928,445,261.52/635,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,685.83

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