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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,242.56, 331,865.04 and 55,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,242.56, 331,865.04 and 55,030.56 is: 82,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,242.56 : 331,865.04 = 55,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,242.56/331,865.04 = 55,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,242.56x = 331,865.04 × 55,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,242.56x = 18,262,718,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,262,718,995.62/221,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,546.14

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