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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,169.91, 987,291.79 and 184,818.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,169.91, 987,291.79 and 184,818.36 is: 277,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,169.91 : 987,291.79 = 184,818.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,169.91/987,291.79 = 184,818.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,169.91x = 987,291.79 × 184,818.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,169.91x = 182,469,649,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,469,649,469.26/658,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,237.91

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