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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,567.06, 908,528.22 and 179,114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,567.06, 908,528.22 and 179,114.13 is: 268,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,567.06 : 908,528.22 = 179,114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,567.06/908,528.22 = 179,114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,567.06x = 908,528.22 × 179,114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,567.06x = 162,730,241,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,730,241,705.75/605,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,723.74

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