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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,977.53, 957,153.41 and 188,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,977.53, 957,153.41 and 188,710.22 is: 283,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,977.53 : 957,153.41 = 188,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,977.53/957,153.41 = 188,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,977.53x = 957,153.41 × 188,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,977.53x = 180,624,630,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,624,630,574.85/637,977.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,120.68

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