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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,339.80, 329,009.70 and 185,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,339.80, 329,009.70 and 185,514.20 is: 278,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,339.80 : 329,009.70 = 185,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,339.80/329,009.70 = 185,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,339.80x = 329,009.70 × 185,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,339.80x = 61,035,971,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035,971,287.74/219,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,271.30

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