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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,464.40, 908,196.60 and 156,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,464.40, 908,196.60 and 156,184.40 is: 234,276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,464.40 : 908,196.60 = 156,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,464.40/908,196.60 = 156,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,464.40x = 908,196.60 × 156,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,464.40x = 141,846,141,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,846,141,053.04/605,464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,276.60

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