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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,270.32, 331,905.54 and 55,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,270.32, 331,905.54 and 55,058.32 is: 82,587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,270.32 : 331,905.54 = 55,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,270.32/331,905.54 = 55,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,270.32x = 331,905.54 × 55,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,270.32x = 18,274,161,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274,161,431.09/221,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,587.49

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