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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,518.52, 333,774.72 and 54,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,518.52, 333,774.72 and 54,040.14 is: 81,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,518.52 : 333,774.72 = 54,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,518.52/333,774.72 = 54,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,518.52x = 333,774.72 × 54,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,518.52x = 18,037,232,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,232,597.26/222,518.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,059.47

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