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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,215.60, 331,823.40 and 55,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,215.60, 331,823.40 and 55,003.60 is: 82,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,215.60 : 331,823.40 = 55,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,215.60/331,823.40 = 55,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,215.60x = 331,823.40 × 55,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,215.60x = 18,251,481,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251,481,564.24/221,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,505.40

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