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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,143.20, 330,214.80 and 182,777.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,143.20, 330,214.80 and 182,777.90 is: 274,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,143.20 : 330,214.80 = 182,777.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,143.20/330,214.80 = 182,777.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,143.20x = 330,214.80 × 182,777.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,143.20x = 60,355,967,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355,967,692.92/220,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,166.85

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