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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,863.16, 961,349.28 and 167,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,863.16, 961,349.28 and 167,547.76 is: 251,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,863.16 : 961,349.28 = 167,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,863.16/961,349.28 = 167,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,863.16x = 961,349.28 × 167,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,863.16x = 161,071,918,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,071,918,441.61/640,863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,335.90

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