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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,196.60, 511,794.90 and 183,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,196.60, 511,794.90 and 183,732.60 is: 275,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,196.60 : 511,794.90 = 183,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,196.60/511,794.90 = 183,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,196.60x = 511,794.90 × 183,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,196.60x = 94,033,407,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,033,407,643.74/341,196.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,598.90

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