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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,160.67, 888,232.75 and 142,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,160.67, 888,232.75 and 142,877.76 is: 214,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,160.67 : 888,232.75 = 142,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,160.67/888,232.75 = 142,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,160.67x = 888,232.75 × 142,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,160.67x = 126,908,704,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,908,704,964.25/592,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,314.65

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