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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,046.44, 331,263.88 and 197,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,046.44, 331,263.88 and 197,185 is: 296,847.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,046.44 : 331,263.88 = 197,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,046.44/331,263.88 = 197,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,046.44x = 331,263.88 × 197,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,046.44x = 65,320,268,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,320,268,177.80/220,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,847.65

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