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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,334.80, 332,002.20 and 55,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,334.80, 332,002.20 and 55,122.80 is: 82,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,334.80 : 332,002.20 = 55,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,334.80/332,002.20 = 55,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,334.80x = 332,002.20 × 55,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,334.80x = 18,300,890,870.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,300,890,870.16/221,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,684.20

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