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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,140.66, 963,134.31 and 168,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,140.66, 963,134.31 and 168,862.88 is: 253,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,140.66 : 963,134.31 = 168,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,140.66/963,134.31 = 168,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,140.66x = 963,134.31 × 168,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,140.66x = 162,637,633,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,637,633,413.41/642,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,274.16

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