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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,741.23, 334,108.40 and 54,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,741.23, 334,108.40 and 54,261.36 is: 81,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,741.23 : 334,108.40 = 54,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,741.23/334,108.40 = 54,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,741.23x = 334,108.40 × 54,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,741.23x = 18,129,175,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,175,900.12/222,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,391.20

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