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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660,121.08, 990,264.99 and 186,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660,121.08, 990,264.99 and 186,806.59 is: 280,233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,121.08 : 990,264.99 = 186,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,121.08/990,264.99 = 186,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,121.08x = 990,264.99 × 186,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,121.08x = 184,988,024,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,988,024,203.15/660,121.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,233.48

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