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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,966.66, 896,953.23 and 154,734.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,966.66, 896,953.23 and 154,734.66 is: 232,102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,966.66 : 896,953.23 = 154,734.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,966.66/896,953.23 = 154,734.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,966.66x = 896,953.23 × 154,734.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,966.66x = 138,789,753,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,789,753,079.95/597,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,102.83

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