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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,233.15, 952,771.32 and 185,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,233.15, 952,771.32 and 185,949.22 is: 278,900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,233.15 : 952,771.32 = 185,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,233.15/952,771.32 = 185,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,233.15x = 952,771.32 × 185,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,233.15x = 177,167,083,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,167,083,792.37/635,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,900.88

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