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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,327.60, 328,991.40 and 188,223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,327.60, 328,991.40 and 188,223.60 is: 282,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,327.60 : 328,991.40 = 188,223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,327.60/328,991.40 = 188,223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,327.60x = 328,991.40 × 188,223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,327.60x = 61,923,945,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923,945,677.04/219,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,335.40

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