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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,254.04, 987,176.82 and 237,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,254.04, 987,176.82 and 237,475.16 is: 356,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,254.04 : 987,176.82 = 237,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,254.04/987,176.82 = 237,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,254.04x = 987,176.82 × 237,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,254.04x = 234,429,973,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,429,973,277.79/658,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,139.06

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