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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,493.96, 333,737.88 and 54,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,493.96, 333,737.88 and 54,015.58 is: 81,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,493.96 : 333,737.88 = 54,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,493.96/333,737.88 = 54,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,493.96x = 333,737.88 × 54,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,493.96x = 18,027,045,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,045,156.17/222,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,022.63

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