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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,159.40, 987,239.10 and 184,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,159.40, 987,239.10 and 184,860.20 is: 277,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,159.40 : 987,239.10 = 184,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,159.40/987,239.10 = 184,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,159.40x = 987,239.10 × 184,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,159.40x = 182,501,217,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,501,217,473.82/658,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,290.30

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