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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,731.19, 580,112.51 and 184,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,731.19, 580,112.51 and 184,223.18 is: 276,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,731.19 : 580,112.51 = 184,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,731.19/580,112.51 = 184,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,731.19x = 580,112.51 × 184,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,731.19x = 106,870,171,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,870,171,879.15/386,731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,342.26

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