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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,665.92, 333,999.55 and 54,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,665.92, 333,999.55 and 54,186.27 is: 81,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,665.92 : 333,999.55 = 54,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,665.92/333,999.55 = 54,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,665.92x = 333,999.55 × 54,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,665.92x = 18,098,189,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098,189,796.18/222,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,279.57

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