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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,651.60, 512,477.40 and 184,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,651.60, 512,477.40 and 184,187.60 is: 276,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,651.60 : 512,477.40 = 184,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,651.60/512,477.40 = 184,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,651.60x = 512,477.40 × 184,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,651.60x = 94,391,982,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,391,982,360.24/341,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,281.40

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