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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,847.23, 463,597.97 and 183,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,847.23, 463,597.97 and 183,555.27 is: 274,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,847.23 : 463,597.97 = 183,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,847.23/463,597.97 = 183,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,847.23x = 463,597.97 × 183,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,847.23x = 85,095,849,637.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,095,849,637.03/309,847.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,638.08

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