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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,151.90, 888,219.66 and 142,869.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,151.90, 888,219.66 and 142,869.02 is: 214,301.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,151.90 : 888,219.66 = 142,869.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,151.90/888,219.66 = 142,869.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,151.90x = 888,219.66 × 142,869.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,151.90x = 126,899,072,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,899,072,368.93/592,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,301.55

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