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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,176.66, 637,823.52 and 188,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,176.66, 637,823.52 and 188,514.10 is: 282,797.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,176.66 : 637,823.52 = 188,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,176.66/637,823.52 = 188,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,176.66x = 637,823.52 × 188,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,176.66x = 120,238,726,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238,726,831.63/425,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,797.10

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