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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,960.46, 502,514.50 and 185,418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,960.46, 502,514.50 and 185,418.86 is: 278,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,960.46 : 502,514.50 = 185,418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,960.46/502,514.50 = 185,418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,960.46x = 502,514.50 × 185,418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,960.46x = 93,175,665,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,175,665,723.47/334,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,169.15

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