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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,012.94, 897,040.58 and 148,736.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,012.94, 897,040.58 and 148,736.16 is: 223,109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,012.94 : 897,040.58 = 148,736.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,012.94/897,040.58 = 148,736.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,012.94x = 897,040.58 × 148,736.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,012.94x = 133,422,370,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,422,370,489.69/598,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,109.51

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