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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,870.06, 908,807.25 and 185,144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,870.06, 908,807.25 and 185,144.18 is: 277,716.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,870.06 : 908,807.25 = 185,144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,870.06/908,807.25 = 185,144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,870.06x = 908,807.25 × 185,144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,870.06x = 168,260,373,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,260,373,079.31/605,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,716.93

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