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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,150, 588,312.48 and 142,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,150, 588,312.48 and 142,832 is: 214,279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,150 : 588,312.48 = 142,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,150/588,312.48 = 142,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,150x = 588,312.48 × 142,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,150x = 84,029,848,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,029,848,143.36/392,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,279.86

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