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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,150.68, 882,142.61 and 188,739.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,150.68, 882,142.61 and 188,739.77 is: 283,082.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,150.68 : 882,142.61 = 188,739.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,150.68/882,142.61 = 188,739.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,150.68x = 882,142.61 × 188,739.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,150.68x = 166,495,387,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,495,387,964.19/588,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,082.88

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