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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,883.70, 961,242.12 and 167,605.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,883.70, 961,242.12 and 167,605.56 is: 251,386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,883.70 : 961,242.12 = 167,605.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,883.70/961,242.12 = 167,605.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,883.70x = 961,242.12 × 167,605.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,883.70x = 161,109,523,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,109,523,818.19/640,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,386.52

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