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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,460.79, 333,688.37 and 53,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,460.79, 333,688.37 and 53,982.50 is: 80,973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,460.79 : 333,688.37 = 53,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,460.79/333,688.37 = 53,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,460.79x = 333,688.37 × 53,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,460.79x = 18,013,332,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013,332,433.53/222,460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,973.07

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