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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,127.54, 907,789.84 and 178,706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,127.54, 907,789.84 and 178,706.50 is: 268,088.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,127.54 : 907,789.84 = 178,706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,127.54/907,789.84 = 178,706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,127.54x = 907,789.84 × 178,706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,127.54x = 162,227,945,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,227,945,041.96/605,127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,088.85

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