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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,825.20, 329,737.80 and 185,610.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,825.20, 329,737.80 and 185,610.80 is: 278,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,825.20 : 329,737.80 = 185,610.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,825.20/329,737.80 = 185,610.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,825.20x = 329,737.80 × 185,610.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,825.20x = 61,202,896,848.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,896,848.24/219,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,416.20

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