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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,709, 994,063.50 and 164,073

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,709, 994,063.50 and 164,073 is: 246,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,709 : 994,063.50 = 164,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,709/994,063.50 = 164,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,709x = 994,063.50 × 164,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,709x = 163,098,980,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,098,980,635.50/662,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,109.50

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