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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,231.36, 331,846.96 and 55,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,231.36, 331,846.96 and 55,019.36 is: 82,529.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,231.36 : 331,846.96 = 55,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,231.36/331,846.96 = 55,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,231.36x = 331,846.96 × 55,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,231.36x = 18,258,007,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,007,357.15/221,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,529.02

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