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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,175.20, 888,262.80 and 148,943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,175.20, 888,262.80 and 148,943.20 is: 223,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,175.20 : 888,262.80 = 148,943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,175.20/888,262.80 = 148,943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,175.20x = 888,262.80 × 148,943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,175.20x = 132,300,703,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,300,703,872.96/592,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,414.80

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