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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,863.66, 961,350.03 and 167,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,863.66, 961,350.03 and 167,548.26 is: 251,336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,863.66 : 961,350.03 = 167,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,863.66/961,350.03 = 167,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,863.66x = 961,350.03 × 167,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,863.66x = 161,072,524,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,072,524,777.45/640,863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,336.65

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