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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,168.23, 888,244.12 and 142,885.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,168.23, 888,244.12 and 142,885.35 is: 214,326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,168.23 : 888,244.12 = 142,885.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,168.23/888,244.12 = 142,885.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,168.23x = 888,244.12 × 142,885.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,168.23x = 126,917,071,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,917,071,971.64/592,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,326.04

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