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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,497.51, 995,246.96 and 164,861.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,497.51, 995,246.96 and 164,861.51 is: 247,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,497.51 : 995,246.96 = 164,861.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,497.51/995,246.96 = 164,861.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,497.51x = 995,246.96 × 164,861.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,497.51x = 164,077,916,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,077,916,648.51/663,497.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,292.44

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