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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,182.93, 894,274.90 and 146,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,182.93, 894,274.90 and 146,903.86 is: 220,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,182.93 : 894,274.90 = 146,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,182.93/894,274.90 = 146,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,182.93x = 894,274.90 × 146,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,182.93x = 131,372,429,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,372,429,505.22/596,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,355.91

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