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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,262.92, 954,160.56 and 186,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,262.92, 954,160.56 and 186,868.44 is: 280,233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,262.92 : 954,160.56 = 186,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,262.92/954,160.56 = 186,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,262.92x = 954,160.56 × 186,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,262.92x = 178,302,495,356.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,302,495,356.73/636,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,233.99

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