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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,501.76, 995,253.36 and 164,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,501.76, 995,253.36 and 164,865.76 is: 247,298.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,501.76 : 995,253.36 = 164,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,501.76/995,253.36 = 164,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,501.76x = 995,253.36 × 164,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,501.76x = 164,083,201,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,083,201,588.95/663,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,298.82

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