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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,160.89, 888,233.64 and 142,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,160.89, 888,233.64 and 142,877.96 is: 214,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,160.89 : 888,233.64 = 142,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,160.89/888,233.64 = 142,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,160.89x = 888,233.64 × 142,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,160.89x = 126,909,010,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,909,010,486.57/592,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,315.09

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