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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,166.34, 897,244.87 and 148,884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,166.34, 897,244.87 and 148,884.20 is: 223,325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,166.34 : 897,244.87 = 148,884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,166.34/897,244.87 = 148,884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,166.34x = 897,244.87 × 148,884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,166.34x = 133,585,584,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,585,584,674.05/598,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,325.15

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