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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,619.70, 330,929.55 and 185,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,619.70, 330,929.55 and 185,627.70 is: 278,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,619.70 : 330,929.55 = 185,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,619.70/330,929.55 = 185,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,619.70x = 330,929.55 × 185,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,619.70x = 61,429,691,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429,691,228.54/220,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,441.55

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