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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,172.40, 996,258.60 and 165,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,172.40, 996,258.60 and 165,536.40 is: 248,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,172.40 : 996,258.60 = 165,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,172.40/996,258.60 = 165,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,172.40x = 996,258.60 × 165,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,172.40x = 164,917,062,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,917,062,113.04/664,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,304.60

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