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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,551.54, 953,197.98 and 186,151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,551.54, 953,197.98 and 186,151.66 is: 279,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,551.54 : 953,197.98 = 186,151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,551.54/953,197.98 = 186,151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,551.54x = 953,197.98 × 186,151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,551.54x = 177,439,386,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,439,386,285.65/635,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,189.61

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