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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665,046.08, 997,569.12 and 166,410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665,046.08, 997,569.12 and 166,410.08 is: 249,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665,046.08 : 997,569.12 = 166,410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665,046.08/997,569.12 = 166,410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665,046.08x = 997,569.12 × 166,410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665,046.08x = 166,005,557,064.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,005,557,064.73/665,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,615.12

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