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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,430.11, 955,922.30 and 188,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,430.11, 955,922.30 and 188,031.64 is: 281,981.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,430.11 : 955,922.30 = 188,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,430.11/955,922.30 = 188,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,430.11x = 955,922.30 × 188,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,430.11x = 179,743,637,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,743,637,781.57/637,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,981.72

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