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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,226.90, 330,340.35 and 183,485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,226.90, 330,340.35 and 183,485.30 is: 275,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,226.90 : 330,340.35 = 183,485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,226.90/330,340.35 = 183,485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,226.90x = 330,340.35 × 183,485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,226.90x = 60,612,598,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,612,598,221.86/220,226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,227.95

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