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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,150.24, 888,217.11 and 142,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,150.24, 888,217.11 and 142,867.34 is: 214,299.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,150.24 : 888,217.11 = 142,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,150.24/888,217.11 = 142,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,150.24x = 888,217.11 × 142,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,150.24x = 126,897,215,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,897,215,848.19/592,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,299.02

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