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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,200.70, 888,301.05 and 148,968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,200.70, 888,301.05 and 148,968.70 is: 223,453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,200.70 : 888,301.05 = 148,968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,200.70/888,301.05 = 148,968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,200.70x = 888,301.05 × 148,968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,200.70x = 132,329,052,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,329,052,627.14/592,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,453.05

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