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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,054.81, 505,006.76 and 185,378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,054.81, 505,006.76 and 185,378.84 is: 277,751.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,054.81 : 505,006.76 = 185,378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,054.81/505,006.76 = 185,378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,054.81x = 505,006.76 × 185,378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,054.81x = 93,617,567,696.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,617,567,696.58/337,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,751.77

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