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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,977.96, 335,962.85 and 55,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,977.96, 335,962.85 and 55,498.73 is: 83,247.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,977.96 : 335,962.85 = 55,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,977.96/335,962.85 = 55,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,977.96x = 335,962.85 × 55,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,977.96x = 18,645,509,544.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645,509,544.87/223,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,247.07

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