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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,395.88, 888,592.86 and 149,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,395.88, 888,592.86 and 149,163.88 is: 223,745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,395.88 : 888,592.86 = 149,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,395.88/888,592.86 = 149,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,395.88x = 888,592.86 × 149,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,395.88x = 132,545,958,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,545,958,737.90/592,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,745.58

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