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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,985.69, 332,997.99 and 62,063.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,985.69, 332,997.99 and 62,063.37 is: 93,100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,985.69 : 332,997.99 = 62,063.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,985.69/332,997.99 = 62,063.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,985.69x = 332,997.99 × 62,063.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,985.69x = 20,666,977,462.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,666,977,462.63/221,985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,100.49

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