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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,218.80, 331,828.20 and 55,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,218.80, 331,828.20 and 55,006.80 is: 82,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,218.80 : 331,828.20 = 55,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,218.80/331,828.20 = 55,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,218.80x = 331,828.20 × 55,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,218.80x = 18,252,807,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252,807,431.76/221,218.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,510.20

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