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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,120.90, 957,008.55 and 188,840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,120.90, 957,008.55 and 188,840.90 is: 283,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,120.90 : 957,008.55 = 188,840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,120.90/957,008.55 = 188,840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,120.90x = 957,008.55 × 188,840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,120.90x = 180,722,355,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,722,355,889.70/638,120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,210.21

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