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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,540.30, 511,657.65 and 183,716.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,540.30, 511,657.65 and 183,716.30 is: 275,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,540.30 : 511,657.65 = 183,716.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,540.30/511,657.65 = 183,716.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,540.30x = 511,657.65 × 183,716.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,540.30x = 93,999,850,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,999,850,324.70/341,540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,223.31

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