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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,160.39, 888,232.89 and 142,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,160.39, 888,232.89 and 142,877.46 is: 214,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,160.39 : 888,232.89 = 142,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,160.39/888,232.89 = 142,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,160.39x = 888,232.89 × 142,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,160.39x = 126,908,459,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,908,459,211.66/592,160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,314.34

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