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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,870.54, 955,152.56 and 187,469.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,870.54, 955,152.56 and 187,469.30 is: 281,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,870.54 : 955,152.56 = 187,469.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,870.54/955,152.56 = 187,469.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,870.54x = 955,152.56 × 187,469.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,870.54x = 179,061,781,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,061,781,816.41/636,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,158.84

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