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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,101.68, 897,325.68 and 177,387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,101.68, 897,325.68 and 177,387.68 is: 266,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,101.68 : 897,325.68 = 177,387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,101.68/897,325.68 = 177,387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,101.68x = 897,325.68 × 177,387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,101.68x = 159,174,520,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,174,520,579.62/598,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,132.88

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