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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,311.80, 331,967.70 and 55,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,311.80, 331,967.70 and 55,099.80 is: 82,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,311.80 : 331,967.70 = 55,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,311.80/331,967.70 = 55,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,311.80x = 331,967.70 × 55,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,311.80x = 18,291,353,876.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291,353,876.46/221,311.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,649.70

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