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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,615.20, 330,922.80 and 185,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,615.20, 330,922.80 and 185,623.20 is: 278,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,615.20 : 330,922.80 = 185,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,615.20/330,922.80 = 185,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,615.20x = 330,922.80 × 185,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,615.20x = 61,426,949,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426,949,088.96/220,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,434.80

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