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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,567.94, 908,529.54 and 179,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,567.94, 908,529.54 and 179,115 is: 268,725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,567.94 : 908,529.54 = 179,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,567.94/908,529.54 = 179,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,567.94x = 908,529.54 × 179,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,567.94x = 162,731,267,885.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,267,885.42/605,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,725.04

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