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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,170.29, 912,384.22 and 181,739.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,170.29, 912,384.22 and 181,739.31 is: 272,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,170.29 : 912,384.22 = 181,739.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,170.29/912,384.22 = 181,739.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,170.29x = 912,384.22 × 181,739.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,170.29x = 165,816,078,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,816,078,597.69/608,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,647.45

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