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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,140.29, 956,871.86 and 188,799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,140.29, 956,871.86 and 188,799.27 is: 283,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,140.29 : 956,871.86 = 188,799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,140.29/956,871.86 = 188,799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,140.29x = 956,871.86 × 188,799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,140.29x = 180,656,707,707.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,656,707,707.55/638,140.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,098.73

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