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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,046.28, 888,125.34 and 165,581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,046.28, 888,125.34 and 165,581.96 is: 248,388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,046.28 : 888,125.34 = 165,581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,046.28/888,125.34 = 165,581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,046.28x = 888,125.34 × 165,581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,046.28x = 147,057,534,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,057,534,522.87/592,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,388.58

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