Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,990.98, 908,984.97 and 179,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 605,990.98, 908,984.97 and 179,560 is: 269,339.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,990.98 : 908,984.97 = 179,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,990.98/908,984.97 = 179,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,990.98x = 908,984.97 × 179,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,990.98x = 163,217,341,213.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,217,341,213.20/605,990.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,339.56
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