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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,247.26, 511,870.80 and 183,258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,247.26, 511,870.80 and 183,258.38 is: 274,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,247.26 : 511,870.80 = 183,258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,247.26/511,870.80 = 183,258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,247.26x = 511,870.80 × 183,258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,247.26x = 93,804,613,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,804,613,577.30/341,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,887.52

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