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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,162.17, 888,235.57 and 142,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,162.17, 888,235.57 and 142,879.24 is: 214,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,162.17 : 888,235.57 = 142,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,162.17/888,235.57 = 142,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,162.17x = 888,235.57 × 142,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,162.17x = 126,910,424,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,910,424,471.46/592,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,317.01

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