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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,186.97, 987,317.10 and 184,835.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,186.97, 987,317.10 and 184,835.25 is: 277,263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,186.97 : 987,317.10 = 184,835.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,186.97/987,317.10 = 184,835.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,186.97x = 987,317.10 × 184,835.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,186.97x = 182,491,003,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,491,003,007.78/658,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,263.17

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