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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,171.24, 955,777.56 and 187,854.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,171.24, 955,777.56 and 187,854.43 is: 281,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,171.24 : 955,777.56 = 187,854.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,171.24/955,777.56 = 187,854.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,171.24x = 955,777.56 × 187,854.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,171.24x = 179,547,043,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,547,043,022.43/637,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,787.74

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