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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,421.70, 951,616.72 and 185,146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,421.70, 951,616.72 and 185,146.46 is: 277,715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,421.70 : 951,616.72 = 185,146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,421.70/951,616.72 = 185,146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,421.70x = 951,616.72 × 185,146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,421.70x = 176,188,466,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,188,466,026.72/634,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,715.07

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