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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,215.36, 331,824.32 and 55,003.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,215.36, 331,824.32 and 55,003.36 is: 82,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,215.36 : 331,824.32 = 55,003.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,215.36/331,824.32 = 55,003.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,215.36x = 331,824.32 × 55,003.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,215.36x = 18,251,452,529.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251,452,529.72/221,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,505.36

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