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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,419.60, 908,129.40 and 162,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,419.60, 908,129.40 and 162,187.60 is: 243,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,419.60 : 908,129.40 = 162,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,419.60/908,129.40 = 162,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,419.60x = 908,129.40 × 162,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,419.60x = 147,287,327,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,287,327,875.44/605,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,281.40

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