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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,141.02, 955,849.77 and 193,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,141.02, 955,849.77 and 193,897.50 is: 290,888.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,141.02 : 955,849.77 = 193,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,141.02/955,849.77 = 193,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,141.02x = 955,849.77 × 193,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,141.02x = 185,336,880,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,336,880,778.58/637,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,888.32

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