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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,150.99, 888,218.23 and 142,868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,150.99, 888,218.23 and 142,868.10 is: 214,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,150.99 : 888,218.23 = 142,868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,150.99/888,218.23 = 142,868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,150.99x = 888,218.23 × 142,868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,150.99x = 126,898,050,905.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,898,050,905.46/592,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,300.16

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