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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,013.94, 897,042.08 and 148,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,013.94, 897,042.08 and 148,737.16 is: 223,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,013.94 : 897,042.08 = 148,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,013.94/897,042.08 = 148,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,013.94x = 897,042.08 × 148,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,013.94x = 133,423,490,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,423,490,636.01/598,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,111.01

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