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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,296.85, 955,616.01 and 187,960.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,296.85, 955,616.01 and 187,960.51 is: 281,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,296.85 : 955,616.01 = 187,960.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,296.85/955,616.01 = 187,960.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,296.85x = 955,616.01 × 187,960.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,296.85x = 179,618,072,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,618,072,603.77/637,296.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,843.65

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