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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,081.68, 897,295.68 and 177,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,081.68, 897,295.68 and 177,367.68 is: 266,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,081.68 : 897,295.68 = 177,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,081.68/897,295.68 = 177,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,081.68x = 897,295.68 × 177,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,081.68x = 159,151,253,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,151,253,035.62/598,081.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,102.87

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