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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,117.50, 330,177.06 and 53,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,117.50, 330,177.06 and 53,905.50 is: 80,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,117.50 : 330,177.06 = 53,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,117.50/330,177.06 = 53,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,117.50x = 330,177.06 × 53,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,117.50x = 17,798,359,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,359,507.83/220,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,858.45

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