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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,165.34, 897,243.37 and 148,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,165.34, 897,243.37 and 148,883.20 is: 223,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,165.34 : 897,243.37 = 148,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,165.34/897,243.37 = 148,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,165.34x = 897,243.37 × 148,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,165.34x = 133,584,461,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,584,461,489.07/598,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,323.64

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