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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,827.52, 332,741.28 and 55,615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,827.52, 332,741.28 and 55,615.52 is: 83,423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,827.52 : 332,741.28 = 55,615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,827.52/332,741.28 = 55,615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,827.52x = 332,741.28 × 55,615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,827.52x = 18,505,579,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505,579,312.67/221,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,423.28

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