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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,169.72, 954,253.98 and 162,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,169.72, 954,253.98 and 162,854.44 is: 244,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,169.72 : 954,253.98 = 162,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,169.72/954,253.98 = 162,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,169.72x = 954,253.98 × 162,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,169.72x = 155,404,497,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,404,497,530.67/636,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,281.51

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