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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,619.88, 332,429.82 and 55,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,619.88, 332,429.82 and 55,407.88 is: 83,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,619.88 : 332,429.82 = 55,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,619.88/332,429.82 = 55,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,619.88x = 332,429.82 × 55,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,619.88x = 18,419,229,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419,229,635.79/221,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,111.81

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