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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,158.22, 888,144.68 and 192,796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,158.22, 888,144.68 and 192,796.31 is: 289,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,158.22 : 888,144.68 = 192,796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,158.22/888,144.68 = 192,796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,158.22x = 888,144.68 × 192,796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,158.22x = 171,231,012,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,231,012,694.36/592,158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,164.29

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