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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,338.62, 957,540.78 and 165,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,338.62, 957,540.78 and 165,028.08 is: 247,550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,338.62 : 957,540.78 = 165,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,338.62/957,540.78 = 165,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,338.62x = 957,540.78 × 165,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,338.62x = 158,021,116,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,021,116,445.10/638,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,550.61

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