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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,211.50, 333,317.26 and 55,999.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,211.50, 333,317.26 and 55,999.50 is: 83,999.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,211.50 : 333,317.26 = 55,999.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,211.50/333,317.26 = 55,999.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,211.50x = 333,317.26 × 55,999.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,211.50x = 18,665,599,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,599,901.37/222,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,999.25

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