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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,510.96, 513,844.56 and 184,735.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,510.96, 513,844.56 and 184,735.92 is: 277,146.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,510.96 : 513,844.56 = 184,735.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,510.96/513,844.56 = 184,735.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,510.96x = 513,844.56 × 184,735.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,510.96x = 94,925,547,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,925,547,528.60/342,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,146.01

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