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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,954.98, 961,359.02 and 167,686.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,954.98, 961,359.02 and 167,686.02 is: 251,509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,954.98 : 961,359.02 = 167,686.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,954.98/961,359.02 = 167,686.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,954.98x = 961,359.02 × 167,686.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,954.98x = 161,206,467,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,206,467,854.90/640,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,509.81

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