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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.97, 637,253.52 and 188,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.97, 637,253.52 and 188,247.29 is: 282,239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.97 : 637,253.52 = 188,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.97/637,253.52 = 188,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.97x = 637,253.52 × 188,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.97x = 119,961,244,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,961,244,996.69/425,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,239.86

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