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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,836.73, 464,614.91 and 110,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,836.73, 464,614.91 and 110,162.44 is: 165,193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,836.73 : 464,614.91 = 110,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,836.73/464,614.91 = 110,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,836.73x = 464,614.91 × 110,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,836.73x = 51,183,112,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,183,112,145.98/309,836.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,193.82

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