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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,158.80, 328,738.20 and 183,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,158.80, 328,738.20 and 183,729.40 is: 275,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,158.80 : 328,738.20 = 183,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,158.80/328,738.20 = 183,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,158.80x = 328,738.20 × 183,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,158.80x = 60,398,872,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,398,872,243.08/219,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,594.10

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