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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,394.88, 888,591.36 and 149,162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,394.88, 888,591.36 and 149,162.88 is: 223,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,394.88 : 888,591.36 = 149,162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,394.88/888,591.36 = 149,162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,394.88x = 888,591.36 × 149,162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,394.88x = 132,544,846,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,544,846,400.72/592,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,744.08

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