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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,993.84, 331,490.52 and 54,781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,993.84, 331,490.52 and 54,781.84 is: 82,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,993.84 : 331,490.52 = 54,781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,993.84/331,490.52 = 54,781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,993.84x = 331,490.52 × 54,781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,993.84x = 18,159,660,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159,660,628.16/220,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,172.70

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