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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,291.09, 888,228.75 and 165,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,291.09, 888,228.75 and 165,712.28 is: 248,510.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,291.09 : 888,228.75 = 165,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,291.09/888,228.75 = 165,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,291.09x = 888,228.75 × 165,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,291.09x = 147,190,411,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,190,411,324.05/592,291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,510.26

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