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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,050.88, 954,071.46 and 162,735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,050.88, 954,071.46 and 162,735.48 is: 244,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,050.88 : 954,071.46 = 162,735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,050.88/954,071.46 = 162,735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,050.88x = 954,071.46 × 162,735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,050.88x = 155,261,276,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,261,276,997.40/636,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,101.98

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