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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,152.60, 330,228.90 and 185,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,152.60, 330,228.90 and 185,160.60 is: 277,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,152.60 : 330,228.90 = 185,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,152.60/330,228.90 = 185,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,152.60x = 330,228.90 × 185,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,152.60x = 61,145,381,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,145,381,261.34/220,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,740.90

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