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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,028, 464,923.92 and 183,703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,028, 464,923.92 and 183,703.88 is: 275,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,028 : 464,923.92 = 183,703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,028/464,923.92 = 183,703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,028x = 464,923.92 × 183,703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,028x = 85,408,328,008.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,408,328,008.81/310,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,485.85

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