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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,149.31, 888,215.70 and 142,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,149.31, 888,215.70 and 142,866.40 is: 214,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,149.31 : 888,215.70 = 142,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,149.31/888,215.70 = 142,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,149.31x = 888,215.70 × 142,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,149.31x = 126,896,179,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,896,179,482.48/592,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,297.61

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