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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,122.40, 888,182.52 and 171,397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,122.40, 888,182.52 and 171,397.60 is: 257,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,122.40 : 888,182.52 = 171,397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,122.40/888,182.52 = 171,397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,122.40x = 888,182.52 × 171,397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,122.40x = 152,232,352,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,232,352,289.95/592,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,096.09

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