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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,211.48, 331,816.98 and 54,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,211.48, 331,816.98 and 54,999.48 is: 82,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,211.48 : 331,816.98 = 54,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,211.48/331,816.98 = 54,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,211.48x = 331,816.98 × 54,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,211.48x = 18,249,761,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,761,355.17/221,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,499.16

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