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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,094.23, 331,641.35 and 54,882.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,094.23, 331,641.35 and 54,882.23 is: 82,323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,094.23 : 331,641.35 = 54,882.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,094.23/331,641.35 = 54,882.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,094.23x = 331,641.35 × 54,882.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,094.23x = 18,201,217,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,217,814.52/221,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,323.35

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