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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,450.60, 908,175.90 and 162,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,450.60, 908,175.90 and 162,218.60 is: 243,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,450.60 : 908,175.90 = 162,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,450.60/908,175.90 = 162,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,450.60x = 908,175.90 × 162,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,450.60x = 147,323,023,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,323,023,051.74/605,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,327.90

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