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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,347.80, 332,021.70 and 55,135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,347.80, 332,021.70 and 55,135.80 is: 82,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,347.80 : 332,021.70 = 55,135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,347.80/332,021.70 = 55,135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,347.80x = 332,021.70 × 55,135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,347.80x = 18,306,282,046.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,282,046.86/221,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,703.70

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