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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,335.92, 955,997.40 and 164,019.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,335.92, 955,997.40 and 164,019.44 is: 246,027.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,335.92 : 955,997.40 = 164,019.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,335.92/955,997.40 = 164,019.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,335.92x = 955,997.40 × 164,019.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,335.92x = 156,802,158,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,802,158,189.46/637,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,027.49

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