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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,028.24, 511,689.72 and 183,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,028.24, 511,689.72 and 183,072.08 is: 274,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,028.24 : 511,689.72 = 183,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,028.24/511,689.72 = 183,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,028.24x = 511,689.72 × 183,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,028.24x = 93,676,101,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,676,101,355.02/341,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,687.23

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