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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,148.16, 955,887.72 and 237,791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,148.16, 955,887.72 and 237,791.94 is: 356,749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,148.16 : 955,887.72 = 237,791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,148.16/955,887.72 = 237,791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,148.16x = 955,887.72 × 237,791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,148.16x = 227,302,395,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,302,395,360.98/637,148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,749.67

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