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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,336.62, 957,537.78 and 165,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,336.62, 957,537.78 and 165,026.08 is: 247,547.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,336.62 : 957,537.78 = 165,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,336.62/957,537.78 = 165,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,336.62x = 957,537.78 × 165,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,336.62x = 158,018,706,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,018,706,285.30/638,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,547.61

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