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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,109.33, 987,224.24 and 184,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,109.33, 987,224.24 and 184,791.50 is: 277,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,109.33 : 987,224.24 = 184,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,109.33/987,224.24 = 184,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,109.33x = 987,224.24 × 184,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,109.33x = 182,430,648,145.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,430,648,145.96/658,109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,204.17

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