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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,170.39, 987,292.52 and 184,818.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,170.39, 987,292.52 and 184,818.85 is: 277,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,170.39 : 987,292.52 = 184,818.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,170.39/987,292.52 = 184,818.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,170.39x = 987,292.52 × 184,818.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,170.39x = 182,470,264,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,470,264,767.68/658,170.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,238.64

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