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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,334.20, 895,989.78 and 148,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,334.20, 895,989.78 and 148,056 is: 222,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,334.20 : 895,989.78 = 148,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,334.20/895,989.78 = 148,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,334.20x = 895,989.78 × 148,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,334.20x = 132,656,662,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,656,662,867.68/597,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,081.14

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