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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,341.14, 957,544.52 and 165,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,341.14, 957,544.52 and 165,030.60 is: 247,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,341.14 : 957,544.52 = 165,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,341.14/957,544.52 = 165,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,341.14x = 957,544.52 × 165,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,341.14x = 158,024,146,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,024,146,662.31/638,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,554.38

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