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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,310.60, 511,965.90 and 183,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,310.60, 511,965.90 and 183,846.60 is: 275,769.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,310.60 : 511,965.90 = 183,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,310.60/511,965.90 = 183,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,310.60x = 511,965.90 × 183,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,310.60x = 94,123,190,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,123,190,030.94/341,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,769.90

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