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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,173.19, 987,296.71 and 184,821.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,173.19, 987,296.71 and 184,821.64 is: 277,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,173.19 : 987,296.71 = 184,821.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,173.19/987,296.71 = 184,821.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,173.19x = 987,296.71 × 184,821.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,173.19x = 182,473,797,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,473,797,108.80/658,173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,242.83

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