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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,344.40, 332,016.60 and 55,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,344.40, 332,016.60 and 55,132.40 is: 82,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,344.40 : 332,016.60 = 55,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,344.40/332,016.60 = 55,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,344.40x = 332,016.60 × 55,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,344.40x = 18,304,871,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304,871,997.84/221,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,698.60

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