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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,145.40, 987,218.10 and 184,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,145.40, 987,218.10 and 184,846.20 is: 277,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,145.40 : 987,218.10 = 184,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,145.40/987,218.10 = 184,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,145.40x = 987,218.10 × 184,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,145.40x = 182,483,514,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,483,514,356.22/658,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,269.30

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