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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,906.20, 908,859.30 and 185,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,906.20, 908,859.30 and 185,181.40 is: 277,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,906.20 : 908,859.30 = 185,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,906.20/908,859.30 = 185,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,906.20x = 908,859.30 × 185,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,906.20x = 168,303,837,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,303,837,577.02/605,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,772.10

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