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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,160.62, 996,167.10 and 237,679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,160.62, 996,167.10 and 237,679.24 is: 356,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,160.62 : 996,167.10 = 237,679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,160.62/996,167.10 = 237,679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,160.62x = 996,167.10 × 237,679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,160.62x = 236,768,239,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,768,239,241.00/664,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,492.44

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