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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,201.20, 888,301.80 and 148,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,201.20, 888,301.80 and 148,969.20 is: 223,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,201.20 : 888,301.80 = 148,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,201.20/888,301.80 = 148,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,201.20x = 888,301.80 × 148,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,201.20x = 132,329,608,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,329,608,504.56/592,201.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,453.80

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