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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,747.21, 955,120.82 and 187,468.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,747.21, 955,120.82 and 187,468.16 is: 281,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,747.21 : 955,120.82 = 187,468.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,747.21/955,120.82 = 187,468.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,747.21x = 955,120.82 × 187,468.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,747.21x = 179,054,742,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,054,742,205.88/636,747.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,202.24

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