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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,284.56, 331,928.08 and 55,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,284.56, 331,928.08 and 55,072.56 is: 82,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,284.56 : 331,928.08 = 55,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,284.56/331,928.08 = 55,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,284.56x = 331,928.08 × 55,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,284.56x = 18,280,129,101.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,129,101.48/221,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,609.15

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