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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,030, 464,926.92 and 183,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,030, 464,926.92 and 183,705.88 is: 275,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,030 : 464,926.92 = 183,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,030/464,926.92 = 183,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,030x = 464,926.92 × 183,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,030x = 85,409,808,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,409,808,974.29/310,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,488.85

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