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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,693.32, 330,843.10 and 183,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,693.32, 330,843.10 and 183,558.04 is: 275,173.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,693.32 : 330,843.10 = 183,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,693.32/330,843.10 = 183,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,693.32x = 330,843.10 × 183,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,693.32x = 60,728,910,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728,910,983.52/220,693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,173.31

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