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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,872.20, 908,808.30 and 179,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,872.20, 908,808.30 and 179,423.40 is: 269,135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,872.20 : 908,808.30 = 179,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,872.20/908,808.30 = 179,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,872.20x = 908,808.30 × 179,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,872.20x = 163,061,475,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,061,475,134.22/605,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,135.10

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