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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,172.19, 987,295.21 and 184,820.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,172.19, 987,295.21 and 184,820.64 is: 277,241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,172.19 : 987,295.21 = 184,820.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,172.19/987,295.21 = 184,820.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,172.19x = 987,295.21 × 184,820.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,172.19x = 182,472,532,581.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,472,532,581.13/658,172.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,241.33

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