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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,145.20, 330,217.80 and 182,779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,145.20, 330,217.80 and 182,779.90 is: 274,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,145.20 : 330,217.80 = 182,779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,145.20/330,217.80 = 182,779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,145.20x = 330,217.80 × 182,779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,145.20x = 60,357,176,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,357,176,462.22/220,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,169.85

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