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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,568.31, 908,530.10 and 179,115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,568.31, 908,530.10 and 179,115.38 is: 268,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,568.31 : 908,530.10 = 179,115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,568.31/908,530.10 = 179,115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,568.31x = 908,530.10 × 179,115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,568.31x = 162,731,714,102.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731,714,102.94/605,568.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,725.61

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