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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,147.31, 888,212.71 and 142,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,147.31, 888,212.71 and 142,864.40 is: 214,294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,147.31 : 888,212.71 = 142,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,147.31/888,212.71 = 142,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,147.31x = 888,212.71 × 142,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,147.31x = 126,893,975,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,893,975,172.20/592,147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,294.61

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