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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,571.17, 515,750.90 and 184,246.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,571.17, 515,750.90 and 184,246.65 is: 275,778.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,571.17 : 515,750.90 = 184,246.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,571.17/515,750.90 = 184,246.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,571.17x = 515,750.90 × 184,246.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,571.17x = 95,025,374,638.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,025,374,638.25/344,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,778.66

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