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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,412.60, 908,118.90 and 162,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,412.60, 908,118.90 and 162,180.60 is: 243,270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,412.60 : 908,118.90 = 162,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,412.60/908,118.90 = 162,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,412.60x = 908,118.90 × 162,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,412.60x = 147,279,268,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279,268,073.34/605,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,270.90

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