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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,989.36, 334,481.13 and 54,511.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,989.36, 334,481.13 and 54,511.17 is: 81,766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,989.36 : 334,481.13 = 54,511.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,989.36/334,481.13 = 54,511.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,989.36x = 334,481.13 × 54,511.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,989.36x = 18,232,957,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,957,739.22/222,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,766.04

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