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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,976.53, 957,151.91 and 188,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,976.53, 957,151.91 and 188,709.22 is: 283,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,976.53 : 957,151.91 = 188,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,976.53/957,151.91 = 188,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,976.53x = 957,151.91 × 188,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,976.53x = 180,623,390,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,623,390,357.61/637,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,119.18

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