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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,437.85, 955,933.94 and 188,039.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,437.85, 955,933.94 and 188,039.45 is: 281,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,437.85 : 955,933.94 = 188,039.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,437.85/955,933.94 = 188,039.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,437.85x = 955,933.94 × 188,039.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,437.85x = 179,753,295,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,753,295,173.87/637,437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,993.45

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