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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,409.60, 947,114.40 and 188,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,409.60, 947,114.40 and 188,177.60 is: 282,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,409.60 : 947,114.40 = 188,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,409.60/947,114.40 = 188,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,409.60x = 947,114.40 × 188,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,409.60x = 178,225,714,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,225,714,717.44/631,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,266.40

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