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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,067.51, 687,104.91 and 188,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,067.51, 687,104.91 and 188,126.10 is: 282,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,067.51 : 687,104.91 = 188,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,067.51/687,104.91 = 188,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,067.51x = 687,104.91 × 188,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,067.51x = 129,262,367,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,262,367,009.15/458,067.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,190.65

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