Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,374.12, 955,838.16 and 187,975.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 637,374.12, 955,838.16 and 187,975.68 is: 281,897.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,374.12 : 955,838.16 = 187,975.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,374.12/955,838.16 = 187,975.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,374.12x = 955,838.16 × 187,975.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,374.12x = 179,674,328,095.95 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,674,328,095.95/637,374.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,897.75
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