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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,117.60, 330,176.40 and 185,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,117.60, 330,176.40 and 185,125.60 is: 277,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,117.60 : 330,176.40 = 185,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,117.60/330,176.40 = 185,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,117.60x = 330,176.40 × 185,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,117.60x = 61,124,104,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,124,104,155.84/220,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,688.40

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