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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,208.80, 333,313.20 and 55,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,208.80, 333,313.20 and 55,996.80 is: 83,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,208.80 : 333,313.20 = 55,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,208.80/333,313.20 = 55,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,208.80x = 333,313.20 × 55,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,208.80x = 18,664,472,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664,472,597.76/222,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,995.20

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