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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,304.88, 955,627.98 and 187,968.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,304.88, 955,627.98 and 187,968.54 is: 281,855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,304.88 : 955,627.98 = 187,968.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,304.88/955,627.98 = 187,968.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,304.88x = 955,627.98 × 187,968.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,304.88x = 179,627,996,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,627,996,183.75/637,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,855.67

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