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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,208.50, 333,312.75 and 55,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,208.50, 333,312.75 and 55,996.50 is: 83,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,208.50 : 333,312.75 = 55,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,208.50/333,312.75 = 55,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,208.50x = 333,312.75 × 55,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,208.50x = 18,664,347,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664,347,405.38/222,208.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,994.75

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