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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,622.55, 908,566.84 and 179,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,622.55, 908,566.84 and 179,125.15 is: 268,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,622.55 : 908,566.84 = 179,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,622.55/908,566.84 = 179,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,622.55x = 908,566.84 × 179,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,622.55x = 162,747,168,600.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,747,168,600.73/605,622.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,727.06

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