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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,371.73, 908,177.27 and 178,915.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,371.73, 908,177.27 and 178,915.23 is: 268,408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,371.73 : 908,177.27 = 178,915.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,371.73/908,177.27 = 178,915.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,371.73x = 908,177.27 × 178,915.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,371.73x = 162,486,744,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,486,744,248.25/605,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,408.22

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