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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,138.03, 996,107.72 and 184,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,138.03, 996,107.72 and 184,315.25 is: 276,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,138.03 : 996,107.72 = 184,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,138.03/996,107.72 = 184,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,138.03x = 996,107.72 × 184,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,138.03x = 183,597,843,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,597,843,438.73/664,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,445.31

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