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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,152.40, 315,228.60 and 185,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,152.40, 315,228.60 and 185,220.60 is: 277,830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,152.40 : 315,228.60 = 185,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,152.40/315,228.60 = 185,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,152.40x = 315,228.60 × 185,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,152.40x = 58,386,830,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386,830,429.16/210,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,830.90

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