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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,891.36, 955,176.72 and 187,522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,891.36, 955,176.72 and 187,522.08 is: 281,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,891.36 : 955,176.72 = 187,522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,891.36/955,176.72 = 187,522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,891.36x = 955,176.72 × 187,522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,891.36x = 179,116,725,301.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,116,725,301.98/636,891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,235.92

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