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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,172.26, 897,253.77 and 148,890.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,172.26, 897,253.77 and 148,890.12 is: 223,334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,172.26 : 897,253.77 = 148,890.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,172.26/897,253.77 = 148,890.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,172.26x = 897,253.77 × 148,890.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,172.26x = 133,592,225,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,592,225,621.84/598,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,334.04

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