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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,029, 464,925.42 and 183,704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,029, 464,925.42 and 183,704.88 is: 275,487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,029 : 464,925.42 = 183,704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,029/464,925.42 = 183,704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,029x = 464,925.42 × 183,704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,029x = 85,409,068,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,409,068,490.05/310,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,487.35

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