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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,160.16, 888,231.99 and 142,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,160.16, 888,231.99 and 142,877.26 is: 214,313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,160.16 : 888,231.99 = 142,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,160.16/888,231.99 = 142,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,160.16x = 888,231.99 × 142,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,160.16x = 126,908,154,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,908,154,621.63/592,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,313.90

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