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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,568.06, 908,529.72 and 179,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,568.06, 908,529.72 and 179,115.13 is: 268,725.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,568.06 : 908,529.72 = 179,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,568.06/908,529.72 = 179,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,568.06x = 908,529.72 × 179,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,568.06x = 162,731,418,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,418,906.66/605,568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,725.23

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