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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,303.16, 955,625.32 and 187,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,303.16, 955,625.32 and 187,966.70 is: 281,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,303.16 : 955,625.32 = 187,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,303.16/955,625.32 = 187,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,303.16x = 955,625.32 × 187,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,303.16x = 179,625,737,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,625,737,836.84/637,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,852.89

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