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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,291.03, 952,866.83 and 186,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,291.03, 952,866.83 and 186,016.32 is: 279,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,291.03 : 952,866.83 = 186,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,291.03/952,866.83 = 186,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,291.03x = 952,866.83 × 186,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,291.03x = 177,248,780,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,248,780,236.58/635,291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,004.07

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