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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,221.50, 333,332.26 and 56,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,221.50, 333,332.26 and 56,009.50 is: 84,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,221.50 : 333,332.26 = 56,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,221.50/333,332.26 = 56,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,221.50x = 333,332.26 × 56,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,221.50x = 18,669,773,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,773,216.47/222,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,014.25

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