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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,968.66, 896,956.23 and 154,736.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,968.66, 896,956.23 and 154,736.66 is: 232,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,968.66 : 896,956.23 = 154,736.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,968.66/896,956.23 = 154,736.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,968.66x = 896,956.23 × 154,736.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,968.66x = 138,792,011,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,792,011,196.39/597,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,105.83

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