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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,623.40, 464,435.10 and 183,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,623.40, 464,435.10 and 183,652.20 is: 275,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,623.40 : 464,435.10 = 183,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,623.40/464,435.10 = 183,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,623.40x = 464,435.10 × 183,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,623.40x = 85,294,527,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,294,527,872.22/309,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,478.30

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