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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,214.30, 331,821.45 and 55,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,214.30, 331,821.45 and 55,002.30 is: 82,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,214.30 : 331,821.45 = 55,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,214.30/331,821.45 = 55,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,214.30x = 331,821.45 × 55,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,214.30x = 18,250,942,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250,942,939.34/221,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,503.45

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