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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,189.14, 987,321.99 and 184,911.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,189.14, 987,321.99 and 184,911.41 is: 277,377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,189.14 : 987,321.99 = 184,911.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,189.14/987,321.99 = 184,911.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,189.14x = 987,321.99 × 184,911.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,189.14x = 182,567,101,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,567,101,294.91/658,189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,377.87

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