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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,932.56, 908,901.12 and 185,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,932.56, 908,901.12 and 185,206.80 is: 277,810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,932.56 : 908,901.12 = 185,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,932.56/908,901.12 = 185,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,932.56x = 908,901.12 × 185,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,932.56x = 168,334,667,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334,667,951.62/605,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,810.90

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