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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,119.60, 330,179.40 and 185,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,119.60, 330,179.40 and 185,127.60 is: 277,691.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,119.60 : 330,179.40 = 185,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,119.60/330,179.40 = 185,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,119.60x = 330,179.40 × 185,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,119.60x = 61,125,319,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,125,319,891.44/220,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,691.40

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