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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,128.23, 898,692.48 and 149,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,128.23, 898,692.48 and 149,849.15 is: 224,773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,128.23 : 898,692.48 = 149,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,128.23/898,692.48 = 149,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,128.23x = 898,692.48 × 149,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,128.23x = 134,668,304,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,668,304,239.39/599,128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,773.76

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