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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,427.60, 329,141.40 and 183,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,427.60, 329,141.40 and 183,998.20 is: 275,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,427.60 : 329,141.40 = 183,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,427.60/329,141.40 = 183,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,427.60x = 329,141.40 × 183,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,427.60x = 60,561,425,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,561,425,145.48/219,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,997.30

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