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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,105.22, 952,446.42 and 185,851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,105.22, 952,446.42 and 185,851.68 is: 278,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,105.22 : 952,446.42 = 185,851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,105.22/952,446.42 = 185,851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,105.22x = 952,446.42 × 185,851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,105.22x = 177,013,767,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,013,767,266.99/635,105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,715.65

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