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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,524.40, 461,286.60 and 183,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,524.40, 461,286.60 and 183,108.40 is: 274,662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,524.40 : 461,286.60 = 183,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,524.40/461,286.60 = 183,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,524.40x = 461,286.60 × 183,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,524.40x = 84,465,451,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,465,451,267.44/307,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,662.60

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