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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,251.80, 908,007.30 and 184,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,251.80, 908,007.30 and 184,570.20 is: 276,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,251.80 : 908,007.30 = 184,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,251.80/908,007.30 = 184,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,251.80x = 908,007.30 × 184,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,251.80x = 167,591,088,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,591,088,962.46/605,251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,894.82

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