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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,269.16, 955,811.50 and 187,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,269.16, 955,811.50 and 187,967.83 is: 281,924.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,269.16 : 955,811.50 = 187,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,269.16/955,811.50 = 187,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,269.16x = 955,811.50 × 187,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,269.16x = 179,661,810,684.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,661,810,684.60/637,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,924.53

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