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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,620.08, 332,427.96 and 55,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,620.08, 332,427.96 and 55,408.08 is: 83,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,620.08 : 332,427.96 = 55,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,620.08/332,427.96 = 55,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,620.08x = 332,427.96 × 55,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,620.08x = 18,419,195,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419,195,001.92/221,620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,111.58

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