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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,203.60, 331,805.40 and 186,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,203.60, 331,805.40 and 186,643.60 is: 279,965.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,203.60 : 331,805.40 = 186,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,203.60/331,805.40 = 186,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,203.60x = 331,805.40 × 186,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,203.60x = 61,929,354,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929,354,355.44/221,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,965.40

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