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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,832.60, 329,748.90 and 185,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,832.60, 329,748.90 and 185,272.60 is: 277,908.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,832.60 : 329,748.90 = 185,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,832.60/329,748.90 = 185,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,832.60x = 329,748.90 × 185,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,832.60x = 61,093,436,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,093,436,050.14/219,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,908.90

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