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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,161.98, 888,234.75 and 142,879.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,161.98, 888,234.75 and 142,879.10 is: 214,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,161.98 : 888,234.75 = 142,879.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,161.98/888,234.75 = 142,879.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,161.98x = 888,234.75 × 142,879.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,161.98x = 126,910,177,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,910,177,227.55/592,161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,316.66

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