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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,337.80, 329,006.70 and 185,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,337.80, 329,006.70 and 185,512.20 is: 278,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,337.80 : 329,006.70 = 185,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,337.80/329,006.70 = 185,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,337.80x = 329,006.70 × 185,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,337.80x = 61,034,756,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,034,756,731.74/219,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,268.30

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