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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,442.60, 512,163.90 and 183,978.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,442.60, 512,163.90 and 183,978.60 is: 275,967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,442.60 : 512,163.90 = 183,978.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,442.60/512,163.90 = 183,978.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,442.60x = 512,163.90 × 183,978.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,442.60x = 94,227,197,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,227,197,292.54/341,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,967.90

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