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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,584.35, 331,002.27 and 183,592.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,584.35, 331,002.27 and 183,592.46 is: 275,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,584.35 : 331,002.27 = 183,592.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,584.35/331,002.27 = 183,592.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,584.35x = 331,002.27 × 183,592.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,584.35x = 60,769,519,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,769,519,359.87/220,584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,493.35

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