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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,202.52, 331,803.50 and 54,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,202.52, 331,803.50 and 54,990.52 is: 82,485.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,202.52 : 331,803.50 = 54,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,202.52/331,803.50 = 54,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,202.52x = 331,803.50 × 54,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,202.52x = 18,246,047,002.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,047,002.82/221,202.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,485.71

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