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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,875.20, 908,812.80 and 185,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,875.20, 908,812.80 and 185,150.40 is: 277,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,875.20 : 908,812.80 = 185,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,875.20/908,812.80 = 185,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,875.20x = 908,812.80 × 185,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,875.20x = 168,267,053,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,267,053,445.12/605,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,725.60

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