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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,089.60, 888,142.50 and 192,732.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,089.60, 888,142.50 and 192,732.06 is: 289,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,089.60 : 888,142.50 = 192,732.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,089.60/888,142.50 = 192,732.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,089.60x = 888,142.50 × 192,732.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,089.60x = 171,173,533,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,173,533,598.55/592,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,100.73

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