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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,337.07, 955,676.14 and 188,000.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,337.07, 955,676.14 and 188,000.57 is: 281,903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,337.07 : 955,676.14 = 188,000.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,337.07/955,676.14 = 188,000.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,337.07x = 955,676.14 × 188,000.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,337.07x = 179,667,660,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,667,660,974.59/637,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,903.67

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