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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,209.14, 955,791.42 and 187,936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,209.14, 955,791.42 and 187,936.96 is: 281,898.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,209.14 : 955,791.42 = 187,936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,209.14/955,791.42 = 187,936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,209.14x = 955,791.42 × 187,936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,209.14x = 179,628,533,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,628,533,868.88/637,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,898.87

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