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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,232.15, 952,769.82 and 185,948.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,232.15, 952,769.82 and 185,948.22 is: 278,899.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,232.15 : 952,769.82 = 185,948.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,232.15/952,769.82 = 185,948.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,232.15x = 952,769.82 × 185,948.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,232.15x = 177,165,852,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,165,852,098.72/635,232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,899.38

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