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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,251.40, 331,878.30 and 55,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,251.40, 331,878.30 and 55,039.40 is: 82,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,251.40 : 331,878.30 = 55,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,251.40/331,878.30 = 55,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,251.40x = 331,878.30 × 55,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,251.40x = 18,266,382,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266,382,505.02/221,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,559.40

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