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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,062.96, 333,081.48 and 55,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,062.96, 333,081.48 and 55,838 is: 83,753.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,062.96 : 333,081.48 = 55,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,062.96/333,081.48 = 55,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,062.96x = 333,081.48 × 55,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,062.96x = 18,598,603,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,603,680.24/222,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,753.74

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