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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.12, 888,057.78 and 165,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.12, 888,057.78 and 165,536.94 is: 248,321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.12 : 888,057.78 = 165,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.12/888,057.78 = 165,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.12x = 888,057.78 × 165,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.12x = 147,006,367,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,006,367,444.39/592,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,321.10

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