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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,809.13, 514,408.13 and 185,034.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,809.13, 514,408.13 and 185,034.09 is: 277,656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,809.13 : 514,408.13 = 185,034.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,809.13/514,408.13 = 185,034.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,809.13x = 514,408.13 × 185,034.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,809.13x = 95,183,039,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,183,039,297.98/342,809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,656.08

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