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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,621.23, 995,435.41 and 164,985.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,621.23, 995,435.41 and 164,985.23 is: 247,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,621.23 : 995,435.41 = 164,985.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,621.23/995,435.41 = 164,985.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,621.23x = 995,435.41 × 164,985.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,621.23x = 164,232,141,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,232,141,732.66/663,621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,478.73

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