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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,665.17, 333,998.42 and 54,185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,665.17, 333,998.42 and 54,185.52 is: 81,278.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,665.17 : 333,998.42 = 54,185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,665.17/333,998.42 = 54,185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,665.17x = 333,998.42 × 54,185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,665.17x = 18,097,878,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097,878,202.34/222,665.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,278.44

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