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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,153.63, 996,156.63 and 237,672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,153.63, 996,156.63 and 237,672.23 is: 356,481.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,153.63 : 996,156.63 = 237,672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,153.63/996,156.63 = 237,672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,153.63x = 996,156.63 × 237,672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,153.63x = 236,758,762,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,758,762,700.60/664,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,481.92

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