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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,145.80, 907,718.70 and 161,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,145.80, 907,718.70 and 161,913.80 is: 242,870.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,145.80 : 907,718.70 = 161,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,145.80/907,718.70 = 161,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,145.80x = 907,718.70 × 161,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,145.80x = 146,972,184,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,972,184,048.06/605,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,870.70

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