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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,171.91, 987,294.79 and 184,820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,171.91, 987,294.79 and 184,820.36 is: 277,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,171.91 : 987,294.79 = 184,820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,171.91/987,294.79 = 184,820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,171.91x = 987,294.79 × 184,820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,171.91x = 182,472,178,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,472,178,513.92/658,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,240.91

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