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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,158.40, 996,237.60 and 190,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,158.40, 996,237.60 and 190,859.20 is: 286,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,158.40 : 996,237.60 = 190,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,158.40/996,237.60 = 190,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,158.40x = 996,237.60 × 190,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,158.40x = 190,141,111,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,141,111,345.92/664,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,288.80

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