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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,151.50, 888,218.98 and 142,868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,151.50, 888,218.98 and 142,868.60 is: 214,300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,151.50 : 888,218.98 = 142,868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,151.50/888,218.98 = 142,868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,151.50x = 888,218.98 × 142,868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,151.50x = 126,898,602,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,898,602,166.03/592,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,300.90

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