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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,430.80, 511,493.40 and 183,606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,430.80, 511,493.40 and 183,606.80 is: 275,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,430.80 : 511,493.40 = 183,606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,430.80/511,493.40 = 183,606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,430.80x = 511,493.40 × 183,606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,430.80x = 93,913,666,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,913,666,395.12/341,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,059.15

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