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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,949.60, 329,924.40 and 185,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,949.60, 329,924.40 and 185,389.60 is: 278,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,949.60 : 329,924.40 = 185,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,949.60/329,924.40 = 185,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,949.60x = 329,924.40 × 185,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,949.60x = 61,164,552,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,164,552,546.24/219,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,084.40

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