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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,171.23, 888,248.62 and 142,888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,171.23, 888,248.62 and 142,888.35 is: 214,330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,171.23 : 888,248.62 = 142,888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,171.23/888,248.62 = 142,888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,171.23x = 888,248.62 × 142,888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,171.23x = 126,920,379,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,920,379,701.58/592,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,330.54

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