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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,425.32, 955,915.18 and 188,026.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,425.32, 955,915.18 and 188,026.89 is: 281,974.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,425.32 : 955,915.18 = 188,026.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,425.32/955,915.18 = 188,026.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,425.32x = 955,915.18 × 188,026.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,425.32x = 179,737,758,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,737,758,399.19/637,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,974.61

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