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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,078.60, 888,117.90 and 148,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,078.60, 888,117.90 and 148,846.60 is: 223,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,078.60 : 888,117.90 = 148,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,078.60/888,117.90 = 148,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,078.60x = 888,117.90 × 148,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,078.60x = 132,193,329,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,193,329,814.14/592,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,269.90

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