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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,466.40, 908,199.60 and 156,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,466.40, 908,199.60 and 156,186.40 is: 234,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,466.40 : 908,199.60 = 156,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,466.40/908,199.60 = 156,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,466.40x = 908,199.60 × 156,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,466.40x = 141,848,426,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,848,426,005.44/605,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,279.60

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