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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,443.40, 330,665.10 and 183,701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,443.40, 330,665.10 and 183,701.80 is: 275,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,443.40 : 330,665.10 = 183,701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,443.40/330,665.10 = 183,701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,443.40x = 330,665.10 × 183,701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,443.40x = 60,743,774,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743,774,067.18/220,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,552.70

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