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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,863.75, 997,295.63 and 166,227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,863.75, 997,295.63 and 166,227.75 is: 249,341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,863.75 : 997,295.63 = 166,227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,863.75/997,295.63 = 166,227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,863.75x = 997,295.63 × 166,227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,863.75x = 165,778,207,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,778,207,828.59/664,863.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,341.63

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