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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,181.80, 333,272.70 and 55,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,181.80, 333,272.70 and 55,969.80 is: 83,954.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,181.80 : 333,272.70 = 55,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,181.80/333,272.70 = 55,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,181.80x = 333,272.70 × 55,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,181.80x = 18,653,206,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653,206,364.46/222,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,954.70

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