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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,175.95, 955,762.77 and 188,212.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,175.95, 955,762.77 and 188,212.11 is: 282,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,175.95 : 955,762.77 = 188,212.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,175.95/955,762.77 = 188,212.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,175.95x = 955,762.77 × 188,212.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,175.95x = 179,886,127,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,886,127,601.15/637,175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,317.82

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