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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,173.87, 888,168.02 and 192,811.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,173.87, 888,168.02 and 192,811.95 is: 289,187.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,173.87 : 888,168.02 = 192,811.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,173.87/888,168.02 = 192,811.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,173.87x = 888,168.02 × 192,811.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,173.87x = 171,249,406,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,249,406,899.78/592,173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,187.71

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