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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,157.40, 888,227.91 and 142,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,157.40, 888,227.91 and 142,874.52 is: 214,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,157.40 : 888,227.91 = 142,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,157.40/888,227.91 = 142,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,157.40x = 888,227.91 × 142,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,157.40x = 126,905,136,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,905,136,291.85/592,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,309.80

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