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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,220.08, 907,949.72 and 178,763.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,220.08, 907,949.72 and 178,763.31 is: 268,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,220.08 : 907,949.72 = 178,763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,220.08/907,949.72 = 178,763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,220.08x = 907,949.72 × 178,763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,220.08x = 162,308,097,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,308,097,707.68/605,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,180.29

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