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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,131.92, 907,796.40 and 178,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,131.92, 907,796.40 and 178,710.88 is: 268,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,131.92 : 907,796.40 = 178,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,131.92/907,796.40 = 178,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,131.92x = 907,796.40 × 178,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,131.92x = 162,233,093,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,233,093,504.83/605,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,095.42

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