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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,235.10, 907,852.65 and 162,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,235.10, 907,852.65 and 162,003.10 is: 243,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,235.10 : 907,852.65 = 162,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,235.10/907,852.65 = 162,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,235.10x = 907,852.65 × 162,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,235.10x = 147,074,943,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,074,943,643.22/605,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,004.65

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