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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,099.97, 957,075.84 and 164,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,099.97, 957,075.84 and 164,748.12 is: 247,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,099.97 : 957,075.84 = 164,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,099.97/957,075.84 = 164,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,099.97x = 957,075.84 × 164,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,099.97x = 157,676,445,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,676,445,337.42/638,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,103.04

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