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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,361.08, 908,093.88 and 156,078.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,361.08, 908,093.88 and 156,078.08 is: 234,130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,361.08 : 908,093.88 = 156,078.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,361.08/908,093.88 = 156,078.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,361.08x = 908,093.88 × 156,078.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,361.08x = 141,733,549,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,733,549,250.15/605,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,130.59

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