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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,108.10, 516,162.15 and 186,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,108.10, 516,162.15 and 186,644.10 is: 279,966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,108.10 : 516,162.15 = 186,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,108.10/516,162.15 = 186,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,108.10x = 516,162.15 × 186,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,108.10x = 96,338,619,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,338,619,940.82/344,108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,966.15

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