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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,710.10, 512,565.15 and 184,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,710.10, 512,565.15 and 184,246.10 is: 276,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,710.10 : 512,565.15 = 184,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,710.10/512,565.15 = 184,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,710.10x = 512,565.15 × 184,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,710.10x = 94,438,129,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,438,129,883.42/341,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,369.15

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