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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,206.24, 987,155.28 and 184,936.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,206.24, 987,155.28 and 184,936.80 is: 277,361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,206.24 : 987,155.28 = 184,936.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,206.24/987,155.28 = 184,936.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,206.24x = 987,155.28 × 184,936.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,206.24x = 182,561,338,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,561,338,586.30/658,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,361.91

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