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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,302.92, 955,624.95 and 187,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,302.92, 955,624.95 and 187,966.45 is: 281,852.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,302.92 : 955,624.95 = 187,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,302.92/955,624.95 = 187,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,302.92x = 955,624.95 × 187,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,302.92x = 179,625,426,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,625,426,993.87/637,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,852.51

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