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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,707.08, 332,558.34 and 55,495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,707.08, 332,558.34 and 55,495.08 is: 83,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,707.08 : 332,558.34 = 55,495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,707.08/332,558.34 = 55,495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,707.08x = 332,558.34 × 55,495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,707.08x = 18,455,351,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455,351,682.97/221,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,242.05

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