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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,652.08, 333,978.38 and 54,172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,652.08, 333,978.38 and 54,172.41 is: 81,258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,652.08 : 333,978.38 = 54,172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,652.08/333,978.38 = 54,172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,652.08x = 333,978.38 × 54,172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,652.08x = 18,092,413,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092,413,461.63/222,652.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,258.68

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