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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,127.23, 898,690.98 and 149,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,127.23, 898,690.98 and 149,848.15 is: 224,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,127.23 : 898,690.98 = 149,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,127.23/898,690.98 = 149,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,127.23x = 898,690.98 × 149,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,127.23x = 134,667,177,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,667,177,404.47/599,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,772.25

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