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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,745.52, 908,547.93 and 156,431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,745.52, 908,547.93 and 156,431.06 is: 234,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,745.52 : 908,547.93 = 156,431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,745.52/908,547.93 = 156,431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,745.52x = 908,547.93 × 156,431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,745.52x = 142,125,115,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125,115,750.71/605,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,628.42

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