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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,901.88, 908,852.82 and 185,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,901.88, 908,852.82 and 185,174.20 is: 277,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,901.88 : 908,852.82 = 185,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,901.88/908,852.82 = 185,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,901.88x = 908,852.82 × 185,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,901.88x = 168,296,093,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,296,093,861.24/605,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,761.30

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