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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,129.92, 960,195.20 and 166,814.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,129.92, 960,195.20 and 166,814.08 is: 250,221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,129.92 : 960,195.20 = 166,814.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,129.92/960,195.20 = 166,814.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,129.92x = 960,195.20 × 166,814.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,129.92x = 160,174,078,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,174,078,908.42/640,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,221.20

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