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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,908.20, 908,862.30 and 185,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,908.20, 908,862.30 and 185,183.40 is: 277,775.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,908.20 : 908,862.30 = 185,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,908.20/908,862.30 = 185,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,908.20x = 908,862.30 × 185,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,908.20x = 168,306,210,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,306,210,845.82/605,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,775.10

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