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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,093.80, 687,140.70 and 192,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,093.80, 687,140.70 and 192,154.60 is: 288,231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,093.80 : 687,140.70 = 192,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,093.80/687,140.70 = 192,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,093.80x = 687,140.70 × 192,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,093.80x = 132,037,246,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,037,246,352.22/458,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,231.90

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