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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,143.13, 955,880.21 and 237,786.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,143.13, 955,880.21 and 237,786.94 is: 356,742.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,143.13 : 955,880.21 = 237,786.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,143.13/955,880.21 = 237,786.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,143.13x = 955,880.21 × 237,786.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,143.13x = 227,295,830,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,295,830,142.46/637,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,742.18

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