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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,627.20, 330,940.80 and 185,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,627.20, 330,940.80 and 185,635.20 is: 278,452.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,627.20 : 330,940.80 = 185,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,627.20/330,940.80 = 185,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,627.20x = 330,940.80 × 185,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,627.20x = 61,434,261,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,434,261,596.16/220,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,452.80

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