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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,862.70, 961,210.62 and 167,584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,862.70, 961,210.62 and 167,584.56 is: 251,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,862.70 : 961,210.62 = 167,584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,862.70/961,210.62 = 167,584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,862.70x = 961,210.62 × 167,584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,862.70x = 161,084,058,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,084,058,820.03/640,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,355.02

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