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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,227.40, 330,341.10 and 183,485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,227.40, 330,341.10 and 183,485.80 is: 275,228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,227.40 : 330,341.10 = 183,485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,227.40/330,341.10 = 183,485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,227.40x = 330,341.10 × 183,485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,227.40x = 60,612,901,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,612,901,006.38/220,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,228.70

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