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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,158.44, 897,237.56 and 177,430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,158.44, 897,237.56 and 177,430.68 is: 266,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,158.44 : 897,237.56 = 177,430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,158.44/897,237.56 = 177,430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,158.44x = 897,237.56 × 177,430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,158.44x = 159,197,470,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,197,470,392.34/598,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,145.99

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