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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,171.13, 987,293.62 and 184,819.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,171.13, 987,293.62 and 184,819.58 is: 277,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,171.13 : 987,293.62 = 184,819.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,171.13/987,293.62 = 184,819.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,171.13x = 987,293.62 × 184,819.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,171.13x = 182,471,192,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,471,192,185.08/658,171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,239.74

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