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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,273.52, 331,912.56 and 55,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,273.52, 331,912.56 and 55,061.52 is: 82,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,273.52 : 331,912.56 = 55,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,273.52/331,912.56 = 55,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,273.52x = 331,912.56 × 55,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,273.52x = 18,275,610,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,275,610,060.69/221,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,592.85

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