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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,119.94, 960,167.55 and 191,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,119.94, 960,167.55 and 191,145.02 is: 286,713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,119.94 : 960,167.55 = 191,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,119.94/960,167.55 = 191,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,119.94x = 960,167.55 × 191,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,119.94x = 183,531,245,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,531,245,548.10/640,119.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,713.84

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