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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,028.50, 464,924.67 and 183,704.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,028.50, 464,924.67 and 183,704.38 is: 275,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,028.50 : 464,924.67 = 183,704.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,028.50/464,924.67 = 183,704.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,028.50x = 464,924.67 × 183,704.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,028.50x = 85,408,698,249.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,408,698,249.05/310,028.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,486.60

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