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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,599.92, 588,887.32 and 165,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,599.92, 588,887.32 and 165,016.12 is: 247,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,599.92 : 588,887.32 = 165,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,599.92/588,887.32 = 165,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,599.92x = 588,887.32 × 165,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,599.92x = 97,175,900,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,175,900,663.60/392,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,518.90

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