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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,526.44, 333,786.60 and 54,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,526.44, 333,786.60 and 54,048 is: 81,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,526.44 : 333,786.60 = 54,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,526.44/333,786.60 = 54,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,526.44x = 333,786.60 × 54,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,526.44x = 18,040,498,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,040,498,156.80/222,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,071.26

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