Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,087.68, 897,304.68 and 177,373.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 598,087.68, 897,304.68 and 177,373.68 is: 266,111.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
598,087.68 : 897,304.68 = 177,373.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
598,087.68/897,304.68 = 177,373.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
598,087.68x = 897,304.68 × 177,373.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
598,087.68x = 159,158,233,172.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,158,233,172.82/598,087.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,111.87
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