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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,207.16, 333,312.90 and 55,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,207.16, 333,312.90 and 55,995.16 is: 83,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,207.16 : 333,312.90 = 55,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,207.16/333,312.90 = 55,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,207.16x = 333,312.90 × 55,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,207.16x = 18,663,909,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663,909,165.56/222,207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,993.28

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