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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,117.12, 996,181.27 and 184,382.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,117.12, 996,181.27 and 184,382.33 is: 276,575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,117.12 : 996,181.27 = 184,382.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,117.12/996,181.27 = 184,382.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,117.12x = 996,181.27 × 184,382.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,117.12x = 183,678,226,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,678,226,282.66/664,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,575.05

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