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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,194.60, 511,791.90 and 183,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,194.60, 511,791.90 and 183,730.60 is: 275,595.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,194.60 : 511,791.90 = 183,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,194.60/511,791.90 = 183,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,194.60x = 511,791.90 × 183,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,194.60x = 94,031,832,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,031,832,862.14/341,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,595.90

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