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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.72, 637,253.15 and 188,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.72, 637,253.15 and 188,247.04 is: 282,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.72 : 637,253.15 = 188,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.72/637,253.15 = 188,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.72x = 637,253.15 × 188,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.72x = 119,961,016,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,961,016,031.91/425,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,239.49

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