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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,618.20, 330,927.30 and 185,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,618.20, 330,927.30 and 185,626.20 is: 278,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,618.20 : 330,927.30 = 185,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,618.20/330,927.30 = 185,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,618.20x = 330,927.30 × 185,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,618.20x = 61,428,777,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,428,777,175.26/220,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,439.30

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