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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,098.80, 687,148.20 and 192,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,098.80, 687,148.20 and 192,159.60 is: 288,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,098.80 : 687,148.20 = 192,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,098.80/687,148.20 = 192,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,098.80x = 687,148.20 × 192,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,098.80x = 132,042,123,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,042,123,252.72/458,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,239.40

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