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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,168.01, 955,750.82 and 188,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,168.01, 955,750.82 and 188,204.14 is: 282,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,168.01 : 955,750.82 = 188,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,168.01/955,750.82 = 188,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,168.01x = 955,750.82 × 188,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,168.01x = 179,876,261,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,876,261,915.39/637,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,305.86

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