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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,982, 332,948.52 and 55,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,982, 332,948.52 and 55,770 is: 83,648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,982 : 332,948.52 = 55,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,982/332,948.52 = 55,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,982x = 332,948.52 × 55,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,982x = 18,568,538,960.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568,538,960.40/221,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,648.85

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