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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,154.63, 996,158.13 and 237,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,154.63, 996,158.13 and 237,673.23 is: 356,483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,154.63 : 996,158.13 = 237,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,154.63/996,158.13 = 237,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,154.63x = 996,158.13 × 237,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,154.63x = 236,760,120,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,760,120,347.86/664,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,483.43

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