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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,427.30, 638,140.95 and 188,793.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,427.30, 638,140.95 and 188,793.90 is: 283,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,427.30 : 638,140.95 = 188,793.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,427.30/638,140.95 = 188,793.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,427.30x = 638,140.95 × 188,793.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,427.30x = 120,477,118,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,477,118,700.21/425,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,190.85

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