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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.22, 637,252.40 and 188,246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.22, 637,252.40 and 188,246.54 is: 282,238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.22 : 637,252.40 = 188,246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.22/637,252.40 = 188,246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.22x = 637,252.40 × 188,246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.22x = 119,960,556,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,960,556,220.43/425,032.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,238.74

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