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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,166.24, 954,253.44 and 186,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,166.24, 954,253.44 and 186,885.28 is: 280,329.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,166.24 : 954,253.44 = 186,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,166.24/954,253.44 = 186,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,166.24x = 954,253.44 × 186,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,166.24x = 178,335,921,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,335,921,325.36/636,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,329.12

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