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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,997.49, 961,550.91 and 167,682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,997.49, 961,550.91 and 167,682.09 is: 251,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,997.49 : 961,550.91 = 167,682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,997.49/961,550.91 = 167,682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,997.49x = 961,550.91 × 167,682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,997.49x = 161,234,866,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,234,866,230.20/640,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,537.44

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