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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,539.48, 908,304.66 and 156,222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,539.48, 908,304.66 and 156,222.15 is: 234,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,539.48 : 908,304.66 = 156,222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,539.48/908,304.66 = 156,222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,539.48x = 908,304.66 × 156,222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,539.48x = 141,897,306,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,897,306,449.66/605,539.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,332.05

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