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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,158.88, 888,145.66 and 192,796.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,158.88, 888,145.66 and 192,796.97 is: 289,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,158.88 : 888,145.66 = 192,796.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,158.88/888,145.66 = 192,796.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,158.88x = 888,145.66 × 192,796.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,158.88x = 171,231,787,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,231,787,966.92/592,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,165.28

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