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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,158.48, 888,229.50 and 142,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,158.48, 888,229.50 and 142,875.60 is: 214,311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,158.48 : 888,229.50 = 142,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,158.48/888,229.50 = 142,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,158.48x = 888,229.50 × 142,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,158.48x = 126,906,322,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,906,322,750.20/592,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,311.42

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