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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,567.81, 908,529.35 and 179,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,567.81, 908,529.35 and 179,114.88 is: 268,724.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,567.81 : 908,529.35 = 179,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,567.81/908,529.35 = 179,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,567.81x = 908,529.35 × 179,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,567.81x = 162,731,120,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,120,959.08/605,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,724.85

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