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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,109.08, 987,223.86 and 184,791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,109.08, 987,223.86 and 184,791.25 is: 277,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,109.08 : 987,223.86 = 184,791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,109.08/987,223.86 = 184,791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,109.08x = 987,223.86 × 184,791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,109.08x = 182,430,328,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,430,328,651.17/658,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,203.79

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