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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,184.55, 987,315.09 and 184,906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,184.55, 987,315.09 and 184,906.81 is: 277,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,184.55 : 987,315.09 = 184,906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,184.55/987,315.09 = 184,906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,184.55x = 987,315.09 × 184,906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,184.55x = 182,561,283,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,561,283,756.76/658,184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,370.96

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