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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,129.92, 907,793.40 and 178,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,129.92, 907,793.40 and 178,708.88 is: 268,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,129.92 : 907,793.40 = 178,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,129.92/907,793.40 = 178,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,129.92x = 907,793.40 × 178,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,129.92x = 162,230,741,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,230,741,785.39/605,129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,092.42

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