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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,130.60, 330,195.90 and 185,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,130.60, 330,195.90 and 185,138.60 is: 277,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,130.60 : 330,195.90 = 185,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,130.60/330,195.90 = 185,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,130.60x = 330,195.90 × 185,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,130.60x = 61,132,006,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,132,006,651.74/220,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,707.90

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