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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,900.70, 908,851.05 and 185,175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,900.70, 908,851.05 and 185,175.90 is: 277,763.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,900.70 : 908,851.05 = 185,175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,900.70/908,851.05 = 185,175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,900.70x = 908,851.05 × 185,175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,900.70x = 168,297,311,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,297,311,149.70/605,900.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,763.85

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