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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,343.13, 956,041.08 and 188,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,343.13, 956,041.08 and 188,064 is: 282,103.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,343.13 : 956,041.08 = 188,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,343.13/956,041.08 = 188,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,343.13x = 956,041.08 × 188,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,343.13x = 179,796,909,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,796,909,669.12/637,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,103.79

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