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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,858.40, 961,214.70 and 167,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,858.40, 961,214.70 and 167,591.60 is: 251,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,858.40 : 961,214.70 = 167,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,858.40/961,214.70 = 167,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,858.40x = 961,214.70 × 167,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,858.40x = 161,091,509,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,091,509,516.52/640,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,368.34

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