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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,181, 515,165.94 and 183,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,181, 515,165.94 and 183,856.08 is: 275,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,181 : 515,165.94 = 183,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,181/515,165.94 = 183,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,181x = 515,165.94 × 183,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,181x = 94,716,390,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,716,390,277.92/344,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,193.55

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