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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,614.56, 332,421.72 and 55,402.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,614.56, 332,421.72 and 55,402.56 is: 83,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,614.56 : 332,421.72 = 55,402.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,614.56/332,421.72 = 55,402.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,614.56x = 332,421.72 × 55,402.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,614.56x = 18,417,014,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417,014,287.60/221,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,103.81

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