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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,878.20, 664,403.70 and 190,158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,878.20, 664,403.70 and 190,158.20 is: 285,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,878.20 : 664,403.70 = 190,158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,878.20/664,403.70 = 190,158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,878.20x = 664,403.70 × 190,158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,878.20x = 126,341,811,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,341,811,665.34/442,878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,274.40

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