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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,356.42, 513,754.95 and 184,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,356.42, 513,754.95 and 184,693.70 is: 277,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,356.42 : 513,754.95 = 184,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,356.42/513,754.95 = 184,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,356.42x = 513,754.95 × 184,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,356.42x = 94,887,304,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,887,304,585.80/342,356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,159.41

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