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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,344.13, 956,042.58 and 188,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,344.13, 956,042.58 and 188,065 is: 282,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,344.13 : 956,042.58 = 188,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,344.13/956,042.58 = 188,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,344.13x = 956,042.58 × 188,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,344.13x = 179,798,147,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,798,147,807.70/637,344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,105.29

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