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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,462.79, 333,691.36 and 53,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,462.79, 333,691.36 and 53,984.50 is: 80,976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,462.79 : 333,691.36 = 53,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,462.79/333,691.36 = 53,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,462.79x = 333,691.36 × 53,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,462.79x = 18,014,161,223.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,161,223.92/222,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,976.06

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