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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,172.50, 897,258.51 and 177,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,172.50, 897,258.51 and 177,444.70 is: 266,166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,172.50 : 897,258.51 = 177,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,172.50/897,258.51 = 177,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,172.50x = 897,258.51 × 177,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,172.50x = 159,213,767,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,213,767,129.40/598,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,166.98

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