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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,050.28, 888,131.34 and 165,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,050.28, 888,131.34 and 165,585.96 is: 248,394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,050.28 : 888,131.34 = 165,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,050.28/888,131.34 = 165,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,050.28x = 888,131.34 × 165,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,050.28x = 147,062,080,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,062,080,539.99/592,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,394.58

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