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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,788.66, 958,182.95 and 165,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,788.66, 958,182.95 and 165,474 is: 248,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,788.66 : 958,182.95 = 165,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,788.66/958,182.95 = 165,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,788.66x = 958,182.95 × 165,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,788.66x = 158,554,365,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,554,365,881.99/638,788.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,210.99

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