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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,874.56, 334,307.52 and 54,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,874.56, 334,307.52 and 54,396 is: 81,592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,874.56 : 334,307.52 = 54,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,874.56/334,307.52 = 54,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,874.56x = 334,307.52 × 54,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,874.56x = 18,184,991,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,184,991,857.92/222,874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,592.95

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