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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,232.30, 331,848.45 and 55,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,232.30, 331,848.45 and 55,020.30 is: 82,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,232.30 : 331,848.45 = 55,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,232.30/331,848.45 = 55,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,232.30x = 331,848.45 × 55,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,232.30x = 18,258,401,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,401,273.54/221,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,530.45

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