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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,167.48, 888,243 and 142,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,167.48, 888,243 and 142,884.60 is: 214,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,167.48 : 888,243 = 142,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,167.48/888,243 = 142,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,167.48x = 888,243 × 142,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,167.48x = 126,916,245,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,916,245,757.80/592,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,324.92

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