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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,223.30, 987,373.22 and 184,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,223.30, 987,373.22 and 184,945.56 is: 277,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,223.30 : 987,373.22 = 184,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,223.30/987,373.22 = 184,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,223.30x = 987,373.22 × 184,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,223.30x = 182,610,292,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,610,292,177.18/658,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,429.09

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