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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,961.20, 958,441.80 and 165,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,961.20, 958,441.80 and 165,642.80 is: 248,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,961.20 : 958,441.80 = 165,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,961.20/958,441.80 = 165,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,961.20x = 958,441.80 × 165,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,961.20x = 158,758,983,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,758,983,389.04/638,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,464.20

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