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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,359.68, 957,572.28 and 165,049.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,359.68, 957,572.28 and 165,049.08 is: 247,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,359.68 : 957,572.28 = 165,049.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,359.68/957,572.28 = 165,049.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,359.68x = 957,572.28 × 165,049.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,359.68x = 158,046,423,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,046,423,847.50/638,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,582.09

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