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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,954.48, 961,358.28 and 167,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,954.48, 961,358.28 and 167,685.52 is: 251,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,954.48 : 961,358.28 = 167,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,954.48/961,358.28 = 167,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,954.48x = 961,358.28 × 167,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,954.48x = 161,205,863,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,205,863,088.11/640,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,509.07

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