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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,494.51, 995,242.46 and 164,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,494.51, 995,242.46 and 164,858.51 is: 247,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,494.51 : 995,242.46 = 164,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,494.51/995,242.46 = 164,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,494.51x = 995,242.46 × 164,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,494.51x = 164,074,188,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,074,188,220.04/663,494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,287.94

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