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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,872.90, 502,481.59 and 185,085.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,872.90, 502,481.59 and 185,085.27 is: 277,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,872.90 : 502,481.59 = 185,085.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,872.90/502,481.59 = 185,085.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,872.90x = 502,481.59 × 185,085.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,872.90x = 93,001,940,292.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,001,940,292.47/334,872.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,723.10

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