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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,159.22, 888,146.18 and 192,797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,159.22, 888,146.18 and 192,797.31 is: 289,165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,159.22 : 888,146.18 = 192,797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,159.22/888,146.18 = 192,797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,159.22x = 888,146.18 × 192,797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,159.22x = 171,232,194,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,232,194,390.78/592,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,165.80

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