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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,173, 897,259.26 and 177,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,173, 897,259.26 and 177,445.20 is: 266,167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,173 : 897,259.26 = 177,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,173/897,259.26 = 177,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,173x = 897,259.26 × 177,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,173x = 159,214,348,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,214,348,842.55/598,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,167.73

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