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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,329.92, 515,715.84 and 184,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,329.92, 515,715.84 and 184,122.90 is: 275,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,329.92 : 515,715.84 = 184,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,329.92/515,715.84 = 184,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,329.92x = 515,715.84 × 184,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,329.92x = 94,955,096,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,955,096,036.74/344,329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,767.78

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