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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,217.50, 333,326.26 and 56,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,217.50, 333,326.26 and 56,005.50 is: 84,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,217.50 : 333,326.26 = 56,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,217.50/333,326.26 = 56,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,217.50x = 333,326.26 × 56,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,217.50x = 18,668,103,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,103,854.43/222,217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,008.25

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