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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,051.26, 954,072.02 and 162,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,051.26, 954,072.02 and 162,735.86 is: 244,102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,051.26 : 954,072.02 = 162,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,051.26/954,072.02 = 162,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,051.26x = 954,072.02 × 162,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,051.26x = 155,261,725,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,261,725,092.60/636,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,102.54

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