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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,228.28, 588,245.22 and 111,747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,228.28, 588,245.22 and 111,747.96 is: 167,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,228.28 : 588,245.22 = 111,747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,228.28/588,245.22 = 111,747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,228.28x = 588,245.22 × 111,747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,228.28x = 65,735,203,314.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,735,203,314.75/392,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,594.25

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