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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,207.63, 331,812.68 and 54,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,207.63, 331,812.68 and 54,995.63 is: 82,493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,207.63 : 331,812.68 = 54,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,207.63/331,812.68 = 54,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,207.63x = 331,812.68 × 54,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,207.63x = 18,248,245,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248,245,444.55/221,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,493.75

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