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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,112, 987,168.14 and 237,387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,112, 987,168.14 and 237,387.83 is: 356,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,112 : 987,168.14 = 237,387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,112/987,168.14 = 237,387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,112x = 987,168.14 × 237,387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,112x = 234,341,702,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,341,702,599.74/658,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,081.80

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