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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,158.60, 993,237.90 and 163,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,158.60, 993,237.90 and 163,522.60 is: 245,283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,158.60 : 993,237.90 = 163,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,158.60/993,237.90 = 163,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,158.60x = 993,237.90 × 163,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,158.60x = 162,416,843,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,416,843,826.54/662,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,283.90

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