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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,164.88, 888,239.64 and 142,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,164.88, 888,239.64 and 142,881.96 is: 214,321.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,164.88 : 888,239.64 = 142,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,164.88/888,239.64 = 142,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,164.88x = 888,239.64 × 142,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,164.88x = 126,913,420,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,913,420,712.89/592,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,321.09

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