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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,302.16, 955,623.83 and 187,965.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,302.16, 955,623.83 and 187,965.70 is: 281,851.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,302.16 : 955,623.83 = 187,965.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,302.16/955,623.83 = 187,965.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,302.16x = 955,623.83 × 187,965.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,302.16x = 179,624,498,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,624,498,813.74/637,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,851.39

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