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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,259.96, 888,334.86 and 165,834.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,259.96, 888,334.86 and 165,834.38 is: 248,736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,259.96 : 888,334.86 = 165,834.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,259.96/888,334.86 = 165,834.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,259.96x = 888,334.86 × 165,834.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,259.96x = 147,316,463,583.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,316,463,583.20/592,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,736.15

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