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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,205.50, 331,809.47 and 54,993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,205.50, 331,809.47 and 54,993.50 is: 82,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,205.50 : 331,809.47 = 54,993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,205.50/331,809.47 = 54,993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,205.50x = 331,809.47 × 54,993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,205.50x = 18,247,363,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,363,813.48/221,205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,490.55

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