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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,013.14, 888,075.77 and 165,548.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,013.14, 888,075.77 and 165,548.95 is: 248,339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,013.14 : 888,075.77 = 165,548.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,013.14/888,075.77 = 165,548.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,013.14x = 888,075.77 × 165,548.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,013.14x = 147,020,008,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,020,008,196.01/592,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,339.10

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