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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,621.40, 464,432.10 and 183,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,621.40, 464,432.10 and 183,650.20 is: 275,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,621.40 : 464,432.10 = 183,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,621.40/464,432.10 = 183,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,621.40x = 464,432.10 × 183,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,621.40x = 85,293,048,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,293,048,051.42/309,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,475.30

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