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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,168.72, 954,252.48 and 162,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,168.72, 954,252.48 and 162,853.44 is: 244,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,168.72 : 954,252.48 = 162,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,168.72/954,252.48 = 162,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,168.72x = 954,252.48 × 162,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,168.72x = 155,403,298,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,403,298,996.53/636,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,280.01

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