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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,949.60, 464,002.80 and 185,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,949.60, 464,002.80 and 185,533.60 is: 277,748.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,949.60 : 464,002.80 = 185,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,949.60/464,002.80 = 185,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,949.60x = 464,002.80 × 185,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,949.60x = 86,088,109,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,088,109,894.08/309,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,748.74

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