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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,220, 331,831.22 and 55,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,220, 331,831.22 and 55,008 is: 82,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,220 : 331,831.22 = 55,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,220/331,831.22 = 55,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,220x = 331,831.22 × 55,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,220x = 18,253,371,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253,371,474.72/221,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,512.30

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