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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,173.63, 987,297.38 and 184,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,173.63, 987,297.38 and 184,822.08 is: 277,243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,173.63 : 987,297.38 = 184,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,173.63/987,297.38 = 184,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,173.63x = 987,297.38 × 184,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,173.63x = 182,474,354,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,474,354,426.04/658,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,243.49

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