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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,168.48, 888,244.50 and 142,885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,168.48, 888,244.50 and 142,885.60 is: 214,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,168.48 : 888,244.50 = 142,885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,168.48/888,244.50 = 142,885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,168.48x = 888,244.50 × 142,885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,168.48x = 126,917,348,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,917,348,329.20/592,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,326.42

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