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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,155.14, 996,158.88 and 237,673.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,155.14, 996,158.88 and 237,673.73 is: 356,484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,155.14 : 996,158.88 = 237,673.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,155.14/996,158.88 = 237,673.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,155.14x = 996,158.88 × 237,673.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,155.14x = 236,760,791,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,760,791,701.43/664,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,484.17

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