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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,030.12, 897,066.36 and 148,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,030.12, 897,066.36 and 148,753.27 is: 223,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,030.12 : 897,066.36 = 148,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,030.12/897,066.36 = 148,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,030.12x = 897,066.36 × 148,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,030.12x = 133,441,554,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,441,554,457.00/598,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,135.17

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