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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,832.20, 331,248.30 and 185,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,832.20, 331,248.30 and 185,840.20 is: 278,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,832.20 : 331,248.30 = 185,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,832.20/331,248.30 = 185,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,832.20x = 331,248.30 × 185,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,832.20x = 61,559,250,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,559,250,321.66/220,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,760.30

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