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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,216.38, 331,825.84 and 55,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,216.38, 331,825.84 and 55,004.38 is: 82,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,216.38 : 331,825.84 = 55,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,216.38/331,825.84 = 55,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,216.38x = 331,825.84 × 55,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,216.38x = 18,251,874,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251,874,597.18/221,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,506.89

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