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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,839.20, 331,258.80 and 185,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,839.20, 331,258.80 and 185,847.20 is: 278,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,839.20 : 331,258.80 = 185,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,839.20/331,258.80 = 185,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,839.20x = 331,258.80 × 185,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,839.20x = 61,563,520,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,563,520,455.36/220,839.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,770.80

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