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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,874.41, 464,964.71 and 183,509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,874.41, 464,964.71 and 183,509.55 is: 275,354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,874.41 : 464,964.71 = 183,509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,874.41/464,964.71 = 183,509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,874.41x = 464,964.71 × 183,509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,874.41x = 85,325,463,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,325,463,780.43/309,874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,354.99

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