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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,149.24, 888,215.61 and 142,866.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,149.24, 888,215.61 and 142,866.34 is: 214,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,149.24 : 888,215.61 = 142,866.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,149.24/888,215.61 = 142,866.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,149.24x = 888,215.61 × 142,866.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,149.24x = 126,896,111,111.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,896,111,111.03/592,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,297.52

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