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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,908.08, 898,244.40 and 178,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,908.08, 898,244.40 and 178,090.40 is: 267,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,908.08 : 898,244.40 = 178,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,908.08/898,244.40 = 178,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,908.08x = 898,244.40 × 178,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,908.08x = 159,968,704,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,968,704,493.76/598,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,100.59

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