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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,253.61, 334,877.83 and 54,772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,253.61, 334,877.83 and 54,772.29 is: 82,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,253.61 : 334,877.83 = 54,772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,253.61/334,877.83 = 54,772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,253.61x = 334,877.83 × 54,772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,253.61x = 18,342,025,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342,025,619.33/223,253.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,157.80

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