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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,096.54, 909,246.87 and 185,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,096.54, 909,246.87 and 185,274 is: 277,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,096.54 : 909,246.87 = 185,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,096.54/909,246.87 = 185,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,096.54x = 909,246.87 × 185,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,096.54x = 168,459,804,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,459,804,592.38/606,096.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,942.20

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