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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,199.20, 888,298.80 and 148,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,199.20, 888,298.80 and 148,967.20 is: 223,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,199.20 : 888,298.80 = 148,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,199.20/888,298.80 = 148,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,199.20x = 888,298.80 × 148,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,199.20x = 132,327,384,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,327,384,999.36/592,199.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,450.80

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