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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,906.56, 961,414.92 and 167,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,906.56, 961,414.92 and 167,591.16 is: 251,401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,906.56 : 961,414.92 = 167,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,906.56/961,414.92 = 167,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,906.56x = 961,414.92 × 167,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,906.56x = 161,124,641,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,124,641,684.11/640,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,401.14

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