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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,233.42, 331,851.30 and 55,021.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,233.42, 331,851.30 and 55,021.42 is: 82,532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,233.42 : 331,851.30 = 55,021.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,233.42/331,851.30 = 55,021.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,233.42x = 331,851.30 × 55,021.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,233.42x = 18,258,929,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258,929,754.85/221,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,532.42

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