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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,272.60, 466,908.90 and 185,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,272.60, 466,908.90 and 185,301.40 is: 277,952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,272.60 : 466,908.90 = 185,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,272.60/466,908.90 = 185,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,272.60x = 466,908.90 × 185,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,272.60x = 86,518,872,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,518,872,842.46/311,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,952.10

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