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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,151.63, 955,696.30 and 237,761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,151.63, 955,696.30 and 237,761.27 is: 356,630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,151.63 : 955,696.30 = 237,761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,151.63/955,696.30 = 237,761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,151.63x = 955,696.30 × 237,761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,151.63x = 227,227,564,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,227,564,833.50/637,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,630.28

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