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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,274.52, 331,914.06 and 55,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,274.52, 331,914.06 and 55,062.52 is: 82,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,274.52 : 331,914.06 = 55,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,274.52/331,914.06 = 55,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,274.52x = 331,914.06 × 55,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,274.52x = 18,276,024,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276,024,567.03/221,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,594.35

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