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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,861.88, 997,292.82 and 166,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,861.88, 997,292.82 and 166,225.88 is: 249,338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,861.88 : 997,292.82 = 166,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,861.88/997,292.82 = 166,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,861.88x = 997,292.82 × 166,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,861.88x = 165,775,876,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,775,876,622.18/664,861.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,338.82

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