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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,141.79, 956,874.09 and 188,800.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,141.79, 956,874.09 and 188,800.77 is: 283,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,141.79 : 956,874.09 = 188,800.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,141.79/956,874.09 = 188,800.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,141.79x = 956,874.09 × 188,800.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,141.79x = 180,658,564,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,658,564,985.05/638,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,100.98

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