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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,184.70, 687,605.10 and 192,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,184.70, 687,605.10 and 192,136.15 is: 288,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,184.70 : 687,605.10 = 192,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,184.70/687,605.10 = 192,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,184.70x = 687,605.10 × 192,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,184.70x = 132,113,796,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,113,796,634.37/458,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,341.79

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