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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,159.83, 996,132.82 and 190,737.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,159.83, 996,132.82 and 190,737.51 is: 286,075.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,159.83 : 996,132.82 = 190,737.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,159.83/996,132.82 = 190,737.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,159.83x = 996,132.82 × 190,737.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,159.83x = 189,999,893,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,999,893,716.08/664,159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,075.56

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