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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,170.23, 888,247.12 and 142,887.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,170.23, 888,247.12 and 142,887.35 is: 214,329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,170.23 : 888,247.12 = 142,887.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,170.23/888,247.12 = 142,887.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,170.23x = 888,247.12 × 142,887.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,170.23x = 126,919,277,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,919,277,121.93/592,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,329.04

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