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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,875.18, 997,312.70 and 166,239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,875.18, 997,312.70 and 166,239.18 is: 249,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,875.18 : 997,312.70 = 166,239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,875.18/997,312.70 = 166,239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,875.18x = 997,312.70 × 166,239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,875.18x = 165,792,445,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,792,445,451.59/664,875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,358.75

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