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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,170.41, 987,292.54 and 184,818.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,170.41, 987,292.54 and 184,818.86 is: 277,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,170.41 : 987,292.54 = 184,818.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,170.41/987,292.54 = 184,818.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,170.41x = 987,292.54 × 184,818.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,170.41x = 182,470,281,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,470,281,729.30/658,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,238.66

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