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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,232.61, 956,012.94 and 187,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,232.61, 956,012.94 and 187,935.33 is: 281,951.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,232.61 : 956,012.94 = 187,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,232.61/956,012.94 = 187,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,232.61x = 956,012.94 × 187,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,232.61x = 179,668,607,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,668,607,363.17/637,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,951.37

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