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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,153.69, 909,197.58 and 185,429.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,153.69, 909,197.58 and 185,429.57 is: 278,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,153.69 : 909,197.58 = 185,429.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,153.69/909,197.58 = 185,429.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,153.69x = 909,197.58 × 185,429.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,153.69x = 168,592,116,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,592,116,304.44/606,153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,134.27

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