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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,082.07, 888,232.64 and 187,376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,082.07, 888,232.64 and 187,376.13 is: 281,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,082.07 : 888,232.64 = 187,376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,082.07/888,232.64 = 187,376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,082.07x = 888,232.64 × 187,376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,082.07x = 166,433,594,622.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433,594,622.88/592,082.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,098.86

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