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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,968.16, 896,955.48 and 154,736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,968.16, 896,955.48 and 154,736.16 is: 232,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,968.16 : 896,955.48 = 154,736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,968.16/896,955.48 = 154,736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,968.16x = 896,955.48 × 154,736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,968.16x = 138,791,446,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,446,666.16/597,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,105.08

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