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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,214.96, 588,330.66 and 111,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,214.96, 588,330.66 and 111,732.24 is: 167,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,214.96 : 588,330.66 = 111,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,214.96/588,330.66 = 111,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,214.96x = 588,330.66 × 111,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,214.96x = 65,735,502,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,735,502,502.48/392,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,600.70

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