Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,845, 331,267.50 and 54,633
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,845, 331,267.50 and 54,633 is: 81,949.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,845 : 331,267.50 = 54,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,845/331,267.50 = 54,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,845x = 331,267.50 × 54,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,845x = 18,098,137,327.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,098,137,327.50/220,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,949.50
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