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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,207, 331,811.72 and 54,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,207, 331,811.72 and 54,995 is: 82,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,207 : 331,811.72 = 54,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,207/331,811.72 = 54,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,207x = 331,811.72 × 54,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,207x = 18,247,985,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,985,266.43/221,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,492.80

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