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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,217.20, 330,325.80 and 186,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,217.20, 330,325.80 and 186,002.80 is: 279,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,217.20 : 330,325.80 = 186,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,217.20/330,325.80 = 186,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,217.20x = 330,325.80 × 186,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,217.20x = 61,441,523,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,441,523,712.24/220,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,004.20

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