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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,149.16, 955,889.22 and 237,792.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,149.16, 955,889.22 and 237,792.94 is: 356,751.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,149.16 : 955,889.22 = 237,792.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,149.16/955,889.22 = 237,792.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,149.16x = 955,889.22 × 237,792.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,149.16x = 227,303,707,938.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,303,707,938.11/637,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,751.17

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