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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,174.41, 987,261.75 and 237,450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,174.41, 987,261.75 and 237,450.15 is: 356,175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,174.41 : 987,261.75 = 237,450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,174.41/987,261.75 = 237,450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,174.41x = 987,261.75 × 237,450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,174.41x = 234,425,450,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,425,450,626.76/658,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,175.27

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