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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,010.52, 955,549.26 and 163,699.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,010.52, 955,549.26 and 163,699.08 is: 245,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,010.52 : 955,549.26 = 163,699.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,010.52/955,549.26 = 163,699.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,010.52x = 955,549.26 × 163,699.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,010.52x = 156,422,534,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,422,534,756.68/637,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,557.22

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