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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,731.56, 511,244.93 and 182,775.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,731.56, 511,244.93 and 182,775.49 is: 274,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,731.56 : 511,244.93 = 182,775.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,731.56/511,244.93 = 182,775.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,731.56x = 511,244.93 × 182,775.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,731.56x = 93,443,041,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,443,041,769.59/340,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,242.40

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