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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,205.38, 333,308.06 and 55,993.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,205.38, 333,308.06 and 55,993.38 is: 83,990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,205.38 : 333,308.06 = 55,993.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,205.38/333,308.06 = 55,993.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,205.38x = 333,308.06 × 55,993.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,205.38x = 18,663,044,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663,044,860.64/222,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,990.07

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