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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,486.60, 512,229.90 and 184,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,486.60, 512,229.90 and 184,022.60 is: 276,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,486.60 : 512,229.90 = 184,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,486.60/512,229.90 = 184,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,486.60x = 512,229.90 × 184,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,486.60x = 94,261,877,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,261,877,995.74/341,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,033.90

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