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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,903.70, 908,855.55 and 185,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,903.70, 908,855.55 and 185,178.90 is: 277,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,903.70 : 908,855.55 = 185,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,903.70/908,855.55 = 185,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,903.70x = 908,855.55 × 185,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,903.70x = 168,300,871,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,300,871,007.90/605,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,768.35

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