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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,033.78, 637,254.74 and 188,248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,033.78, 637,254.74 and 188,248.10 is: 282,241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,033.78 : 637,254.74 = 188,248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,033.78/637,254.74 = 188,248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,033.78x = 637,254.74 × 188,248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,033.78x = 119,961,994,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,961,994,020.99/425,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,241.08

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