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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,209.16, 333,315.90 and 55,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,209.16, 333,315.90 and 55,997.16 is: 83,996.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,209.16 : 333,315.90 = 55,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,209.16/333,315.90 = 55,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,209.16x = 333,315.90 × 55,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,209.16x = 18,664,743,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664,743,782.84/222,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,996.28

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