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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,864.10, 329,407.35 and 186,427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,864.10, 329,407.35 and 186,427.30 is: 279,311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,864.10 : 329,407.35 = 186,427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,864.10/329,407.35 = 186,427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,864.10x = 329,407.35 × 186,427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,864.10x = 61,410,522,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,410,522,860.66/219,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,311.28

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