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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,837.15, 961,310.40 and 167,521.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,837.15, 961,310.40 and 167,521.75 is: 251,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,837.15 : 961,310.40 = 167,521.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,837.15/961,310.40 = 167,521.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,837.15x = 961,310.40 × 167,521.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,837.15x = 161,040,400,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,040,400,501.20/640,837.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,296.92

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