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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,541.80, 511,659.90 and 183,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,541.80, 511,659.90 and 183,717.80 is: 275,225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,541.80 : 511,659.90 = 183,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,541.80/511,659.90 = 183,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,541.80x = 511,659.90 × 183,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,541.80x = 94,001,031,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,001,031,176.22/341,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,225.55

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