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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,188.14, 987,320.49 and 184,910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,188.14, 987,320.49 and 184,910.41 is: 277,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,188.14 : 987,320.49 = 184,910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,188.14/987,320.49 = 184,910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,188.14x = 987,320.49 × 184,910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,188.14x = 182,565,836,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,565,836,607.30/658,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,376.37

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