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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,865.13, 997,297.70 and 166,229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,865.13, 997,297.70 and 166,229.13 is: 249,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,865.13 : 997,297.70 = 166,229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,865.13/997,297.70 = 166,229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,865.13x = 997,297.70 × 166,229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,865.13x = 165,779,929,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,779,929,022.00/664,865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,343.70

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