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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,622.60, 464,433.90 and 185,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,622.60, 464,433.90 and 185,206.60 is: 277,809.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,622.60 : 464,433.90 = 185,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,622.60/464,433.90 = 185,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,622.60x = 464,433.90 × 185,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,622.60x = 86,016,223,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,016,223,543.74/309,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,809.90

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