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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,130.04, 907,793.60 and 178,709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,130.04, 907,793.60 and 178,709 is: 268,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,130.04 : 907,793.60 = 178,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,130.04/907,793.60 = 178,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,130.04x = 907,793.60 × 178,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,130.04x = 162,230,886,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,230,886,462.40/605,130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,092.60

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